So They Never Have To Wonder
You know, we talk a lot about fathers, but we don’t talk enough about what fatherhood actually is. Being a father isn’t just about the biology. It’s about being present. It’s being consistent. It’s being responsible. It’s not coming and going when it’s convenient for you. It’s not showing up just long enough to be remembered and then disappearing again for who knows how long. And it’s not placing the responsibility of connection onto the children. Kids don’t need grand gestures. They need to feel safe. They need to know what to expect. They need to trust that love doesn’t just go away. When a parent is inconsistent, the damage doesn’t always look obvious. Sometimes it manifests as anxiety. It’s abandonment wounds. It’s the child wondering what they did wrong and why they’re not wanted. Which for the mom, is the hardest part. How do you get them to understand it’s not about them? It’s the shortcomings of the other person. Protecting your children isn’t about control, ...