Bonus Post: Anyone Can Be a Father, But Are You “Dad”?

Being present is just the first step to earning the title of ‘dad’

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I’m one of those kids who woke up one day realizing that my dad was no longer there. I was almost six years old. One of the most valuable lessons I learned was what NOT to do. That feeling was terrible. Growing up, my father’s absence weighed heavily on me. Who was I supposed to look up to? How was I supposed to act and defend my family? By running away?

Nah. Hard pass.