Leah’s Visits
Leah began to visit frequently, remembering the good old days while bringing small presents for the children. Every visit seemed like a window into the past being opened. She frequently sat with the children and told them amusing tales about Charlotte and myself. Everyone would laugh when Leah said, “Your mom always laughed at that.” Her presence served as a reminder that history had braided us closer than we had thought and that familial ties, no matter how stressed, could bend but not break.
Leah’s Visits
Embracing Fatherhood
Getting used to being a single parent was similar to picking up a new language. I gave it everything I had. “Hey, you’re doing great,” I would say to other fathers I met, offering advice on how to balance work and children. As the kids played in the park, we would share stories and connect over our common experiences. They inspired me to keep going by demonstrating to me that being a father didn’t have to mean bearing all the responsibility alone. We had one another.
Embracing Fatherhood
