By Courtney Dercqu My Parents Will Never See This Face
You’ve had that moment, right? That moment when you don’t recognize the woman standing in front of you. Her hair…
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I Thought about My Dad Again Today
Today, I thought about my dad—just like I do every day. There was nothing special about today. It’s not his…
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By Natasha Smith Love Like This Never Really Leaves
I found my graduation picture in my dad’s wallet. It’s one of the last things I physically have of his…
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These Firsts without My Dad Aren’t Easy
I lost my dad in March of this year, and as the year-end holidays approach, I’m beginning to angst about…
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By Tiffany Reiger To My Dad in Heaven on Father’s Day
To my dad in Heaven on Father’s Day, When I was little, you seemed invincible. The strongest man who could…
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A Daughter Is Never Ready To Let Her Dad Go
I wasn't ready to let you go. When I was a little girl, one of my greatest fears was that…
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By Kristen Termini Nothing Prepares You for Saying Goodbye to a Parent
My dad was sick for a long time, but still, no one prepares you for that moment. The soul-crushing phone…
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A Backpack and a Father’s Love
My grandma’s standard answer when it came time to discuss upcoming events, holidays, or family gatherings was the following, “I’ll…
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Dear Father-in-Law, If I Could Talk to You One More Time
Dear Father-in-Law, You are incredibly missed—not just by your son or your grandchildren, but by me, your daughter-in-law. I wish…
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By Meg Sexton To the Friend Who Just Lost a Parent: It’s Going to Hurt and You’re Going to Grow
Oh, the inevitable, as we age into our mid to late 30s and beyond. The natural series of life states…
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The First Christmas Without My Parents Cuts Deep
“This is going to be the first time we go through the holidays without mom.” How many times have I…
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By Lizzy Christian Dear Dad in Heaven, We Left So Many Things Left Unsaid
I find it helpful to write to work through various emotions and thoughts. The what-ifs have haunted me for years.…
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