Tiffany Dupont Instagram – As a single mom whose dad passed away 3 years ago…I have to be honest, today is a tough one.
Suppressing incredulous tears after handing my baby over to her father at 8am, kicked off a day of undoubtedly attempting to navigate the raw emotions of grief still longing for healing, coupled with the relentless anger and sadness that I’ve become an expert at distracting myself from any other day…
I wish I had it to in me to post some beautiful acknowledgment to my own father today, or to send out deep gratitude to all of the good men standing up, loving the hell out of their partners and children. And even though I feel all of that, I just don’t want to this year.
As I lay here on the beach watching families play with their small children, fathers side by side mothers creating memories- I feel a deep responsibility to be so much more than I am. To contribute even more than I already have.
For myself and for my daughter.
I need to nurture my own being…celebrate my voice, unaffected by what others may think. I need to celebrate my body unapologetically, for no other reason than because I want to. I need to fully embody my purpose and continue believing in the power all of this pain holds for me. That it holds the opportunity to become the very fuel of what I contribute…
If you find yourself fatherless on this #fathersday…I see you, I feel you, and I am here with you.
There is purpose in the pain. May it fuel the best of you. | Posted on 17/Jun/2024 01:07:50
