If one finds themselves in a situation at home, where their attitude aligns with the statement “Arbeit macht frei” that person should recognize that the arches over the gates to death carried the same message.

Dad, you do not need to sacrifice your future for a rewarding life for your children.

I myself recently discovered that the truth is, sacrificing what makes you whole, leaves you with missing pieces. Your children want you to be a beacon, a guide to find their own true North. If you are putting in the work, that’s admirable. If the toll is your identity, check your altruism.

What example does the hollow man provide?