Food--never in my life did I realize that I would be a source of food. It took the birth of my son to realize that I am his lifeline, a food chain of sorts. If I don't consume enough of the right foods myself, I can't provide the nourishment needed for his survival. True, my body will take from me to give to him, as it should, but there is no sound as horrific as hearing your child scream from hunger, however slight it may be.
