Family

I often think about what life would be like if you were still here with me and your daddy. I see everyone out with their babies, and I picture us doing those things with you. When you should have been a whole month older, I picture putting those little stickers on your chest and taking a picture to post on Facebook and complain about how fast you're growing up. I want to write your new milestones on a board and share with the world how smart my baby girl is.. But most importantly, I want to share every waking moment with you. The good, and the bad. I want you to keep me up all night screaming your head off for no reason at all. I want to change those yucky diapers and listen to you throw a tantrum in the middle of the restaurant while your daddy and I take turns eating and holding you. I'...
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This is for the fathers who are fighting the good fight — fathers who are doing all they can to be seen as good men in the eyes of their children. It’s for the fathers who, at every turn, are abused, disrespected, and ridiculed by the mothers. It’s for the fathers who miss holidays, who are excluded from birthdays, who are scorned simply for having even a shred of their children’s love. It’s for the fathers who are haunted by the knowledge that they cannot guarantee the safety of their beautiful children. It’s for the fathers who should have a sacred place in their children’s lives, because that’s exactly where they belong. I am a mother. My husband is working tirelessly to have a relationship with his daughter. I have held him as he has reeled from the challenges; I have shaken with...
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Many of you, unfortunately, are far from me. Not just in space, or in hours, but in new life stepping stones. Some of you, I'm not even sure where you live anymore, if you are in a relationship, whether or not you still think of me. I have no clue what you're thinking, how you're doing, if you have people to tell you how incredibly awesome you are? I don't even know if you still like the things you used to like, if you're political views have changed, if you won the lottery. I just don't. This is mostly my fault. I am so terrible at texting and calling. I have no space on my phone for group chat or any social apps. I could make more of an effort to save money to come see you, to send you letters or packages, to tell you the many strange things that occur in my life. I don't, and...
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Dear Friends of people, If your mate's kid ever gets diagnosed with cancer what would you do? If I didn't know the harsh reality of having a my kid diagnosed with leukemia when he was almost 3 years old I would never image such a letter as this would ever need to be written. I would of imagined that if one's child ever was to get cancer, support from your lifelong friends would come in from all angles. That has been true for the mother of my son, the love of my life. He friends have been great, amazing and involved. Granted they are woman and I make no unrealistic assumptions about men and the compassion of compassion against woman. I did how ever think that my friend's would care more and make contact every once in a while to ask how things are. I experienced the intial...
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Dear new girlfriend , Let's chat. I know you hate having to hear from me, that alone is the majority of the problem at hand. So with that being said there's some things you need to understand. I know this is the first time you've been in a relationship with a man who has a child, in reality you're practically still a child yourself yet here you are. And I'm okay with that. Him and I had our time in the sun and we have a beautiful gift to show from it. This gift however keeps us bonded for life. The man you're in love with is a decent man and great father and will always be a part of her life, I'm confident in that, so him and I will always have a "relationship " through her. Now keep reading. I'm in no way jealous of you. I'm glad he's moved on, I'm glad he's happy, I'm glad...
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Dad, I remember being a daddy's girl when I was young. Helping you make your lunch and always drinking your tea. I remember you taking me fishing. Then, all changed when I was a teenager. I'm sorry for acting the way I did. We argued because you cared. Because you loved me. And because I was your daughter. When I finally grew up I had my dad back. I know you didn't push me away. It was me. I was selfish as a teenager. We became close once again and I couldn't have been happier with our relationship. Then, the day I will always remember. The phone call from you telling me you were diagnosed with lung cancer. I couldn't believe it. I was so scared and sad. So scared I'd lose you. you fought that battle so long. Surgeries, chemo, and radiation. And then the call that delighted me....
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Dear Best Friend, Please stop meddling with my relationship with "Will." I know you care about both of us deeply, but please stop meddling. I don't want to be logical about my relationship. I want to give it all I have. I don't want to walk away asking, "What if...?" So you're just going to have to live with that. He likes me and I like him. Possibly more than that. Let us give the relationship a shot. Sincerely, You're Grateful, but Frustrated Best Friend
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Dear son, I have so many things to say. First I want to say that I miss you. I think about you often and wonder about your life. How you are doing. What you are thinking about. What kinds of things you like to do. I have missed so many things. I was there when you were born. I was there when you were a small boy. But I have not been there for many years. I have missed so much of your life. I’m sorry for that. I am so sorry. Even when I was there, there were many times when I treated you like I did not want you around. When I was mean and cruel to you, angry at you. I am so sorry for that. I wish that I could go back in time and help the younger me who did that. Tell him that it was not ok for him to treat you that way. I can never do that, but I can tell you that I wish that I...
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Dear Best Friend, I am writing this for quite a few reasons. First off I wanted to say thank you. I know I've thanked you for a lot of "big" things but I never really thanked you for the small stuff. So here we go... Thank you for inviting me to go places with you. Thank you for allowing me into your life and taking care of me. Thank you for giving me advice to get through life. Thank you for being my second mama. Thank you for bringing my best friend and her crazy little siblings into this world. Thank you so much for dealing with my craziness. You are one of the most independent, sweetest, craziest, hard working women I know. I am so thankful to have you in my life. You are one of my biggest role models in life. You are crazy, funny, and just a little shorter than me...
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To the Dad who didn't care enough, People always tell me that I should forgive you. But how do I forgive the one person who caused nothing but pain and annoyance within me? I don't understand how I am supposed to forgive you. I always here "Oh you're Ken's daughter", "Your Daddy's trying to do right" or "You look so much like your Daddy". They are right I do look like my Daddy but it's not you. Not once in your life have you ever been a Daddy to me or my siblings. You have never done anything for me. All you ever did was lie, steal, abuse, and threaten the people I care about the most. You never cared about my Mama, your Daddy, Your Stepmama, or your children for that matter. Please explain to me how you can live with yourself knowing that you caused everyone, who tried to make you...
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