As their father,
I’ve always tried to protect them and their beautiful minds from any and all harm.
Yet they still feel pain. They still feel sadness.
But to be human is to feel all range of emotions. Silly daddy.
I’ll finally be able to smile
in full splendor when taking pictures with my babies… in 2 years. Maybe.
I’m finally getting Invisalign to get a beautiful grill next month. Stay tuned.
"Generational trauma is like a fire in the woods, taking down everything in its path until one person in one generation has the courage to turn and face the flames.
My daughter has gotten “hit on” twice
while driving on the freeway in the last few weeks.
Seriously.
How successful is this approach?
Boys, do better. Don’t be a fucking idiot and get someone hurt.
“Research shows that more than 40%
of what we talk about is related to our own personal experiences and stories” – Jonah Burger
So nothing has changed. We’re just big kids. We are still doing “show and tell” as adults. It’s part of being human.
On Fatherhood, Manhood & Becoming Better Ancestors.