Dad: My Lighthouse, My Lion & My Best Friend
byTo the dad who chose to stay. All those years ago when the easy decision would’ve been to run for high ground, to hightail…
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To The Father Who Chose To Abandon Me 30 Years Ago
byTo the father who chose to walk out of my life 30 years ago, this is my letter to you. As I write this,…
It’s Time For Me To Say Goodbye, Dad
byDear Jason, I can’t remember the last time I called you that, in fact I can’t remember the last time we called. It’s for…
Why Do We Accept Our Given Name Without Question?
byWhy do we accept our given name, without question? Usually, our first name was chosen by our parents, based on what they liked and…
I Will Never Be Friends With My Mum, And I’m Okay With That
byMy mum and I are not best friends. Not even close. Since I started travelling a lot and living and working remotely, we’ve come…
Love Didn’t Work Out, But It Brought Me My Daughter
byIt was a Friday night, and I had just gotten home from work. With my feet up on the table, and a glass of…
Dad – It’s Hard To Respect You Knowing You Don’t Respect Me
byDad, I used to look up to you. I hoped that I could be as good of a person as you when I grew…
Growing Up Without A Father Made Me The Strong Woman I Am Today
byAt the age of four years old, my father left. He hasn’t been a part of my life since. Since then, my mom raised…
I Used To Wish I Could Be The Perfect Daughter
byI used to wish I could be the perfect daughter. A girl who spoke softly, always remembering her p’s and her q’s, and always…