I Am the Provider

What does it mean to be 'The Provider' in the context of family? What comes to mind? Every family functions differently and the answer will depend on individuals own experience. Whatever it might be, has fulfilling this role ever just been about who goes to work, how many hours they do or bringing home that pay cheque? Be That thinks it's worth reconsidering what it means to be 'The Provider' for a family. Beneath the surface of it all, does it requires a lot more vulnerability and availability than we've been accustomed to?