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Whalemind's avatar

what am i stupidly scared of?

women

fr

lol

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chris white's avatar

Love it! Beautiful writing.

Integration - the ability to hold two (or more) poles in dynamic tension, not knowing what powerfully emergent wisdom will come. And even if it does not appear we made a "right" or a "good" choice, there is always the Brilliance of God's hand in the creative chaos of the world!

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G. Lewis Fortier's avatar

"You’d wonder what you’d lose in the bargain, what memories, what moments, what pieces of yourself you’d have to give up. And that hesitation, that tender pause, is where the truth lies" -- loved this line.

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Andrew | Dad Explains's avatar

My thanks!

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Joshua Dent's avatar

Although I am not a dad, I enjoyed reading this. You hint at maybe depression meds, not exactly sure., Which is relatable to me since both of my parents suffered from anxiety. Also, talking about not giving up , is quite relevant right now, for me as I am finishing writing my second book and nobody seems to be reading the first one, and who knows if anyone will read the second:) But, as you say, giving up is dumb:)

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Viola Weinhold's avatar

This is such a beautiful article. Thank you for writing it. All the men in my life need to hear this. There is so much to be gained from daughters getting to see their fathers cry. I love so many lines from this that I cannot repeat them all.

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G. Lewis Fortier's avatar

Just lovely

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Nicole Pinkston " Mrs_Pinky"'s avatar

This came right on time. Thank you.

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Andrew Bristol's avatar

Great stuff man, keep at it.

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Andrew | Dad Explains's avatar

Much appreciated!

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C.L. Steiner's avatar

We are agreed — my ego is not my amigo.

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