'A long time ago, I decided to change the story I told myself about dads, specifically, about my dad.'
A long time ago, I decided to change the story I told myself about, specifically, about my dad. When I was a baby, my father made the decision to join the military and my mom and I traveled with him to basic training — or maybe it was bootcamp, I am not sure — but we went to Texas together as a family. Eventually, the weight of being an
The anger I had towards him was kept at bay for thirty years, until my wedding day came and he sat in a seat, amongst friends who wiped my tears after breakups, family members who helped me move into my first apartment, and attended my college graduation. Save for the blood we shared, I had a stranger at my wedding.
As a queer woman, in a same sex marriage, I choose wisely when it comes to the male friends in my life. I surround my kids with men who stand for something, who make time to sit with them and read them a book when they visit our house, or who will sit and listen ad nauseam to my son talk about The Flash. The men who show up for my kids, love them as much as I do, some are family and some are not.
Their grandfather, my dad, has never met my kids and I don’t know if he ever will. We talk to and spend a lot of time with my wife’s father, their other grandfather. He is the best grandfather they could ask for or dream up.
Deutschland Neuesten Nachrichten, Deutschland Schlagzeilen
Similar News:Sie können auch ähnliche Nachrichten wie diese lesen, die wir aus anderen Nachrichtenquellen gesammelt haben.
9 men arrested following multi-day prostitution sting in Kerr CountyThe Kerr County Sheriff's Office said, in this operation, investigators communicated with dozens of individuals across the region who were actively seeking prostitutes or offering services, some including arrangements with underage people.
Weiterlesen »
The Amazon Prime Day Dates Have Been Announced—& It's Happening Later Than Last YearMark your calendars for one of the most highly anticipated discount days of the year.
Weiterlesen »
75 Movies Every Dad Will Want To Watch On Father's DayLooking for a solid bonding activity for you and Pops this weekend? From saving the world to lending a shoulder to cry on, these movie dads are the best.
Weiterlesen »
Hundreds more flights canceled, delayed Friday after nightmare air travel dayBy midmorning in the eastern U.S., airlines had scrubbed more than 1,000 flights after canceling more than 1,700 on Thursday.
Weiterlesen »
Last-minute Father’s Day garden giftsIf you are stuck on gift ideas for Father's Day, check out these fresh ideas for your outdoorsy Houston dad.
Weiterlesen »