My Life after Father-Loss

First, I want to say that this is not intended to be a “poor pitiful me” blog. Yes, I plan on telling my story, in the hopes of reaching the many other daughters of all ages out there who have lost their fathers. This includes death as well as abandonment. I’ve experienced both. But more than that, I would like to tell you about the many miracles in my life that may have never occurred, otherwise.

Now this could never excuse the wrongs that may have been done nor minimize the myriad of emotions and issues that have become burnt into my life forever. But all of those things; good, bad or indifferent are what has made me who I am. I want to offer a little hope to others in similar predicaments to recognize their “miracles”. I want to help others to see that bad things happen to good and innocent people every day. They can affect us, but they cannot define us, unless we let them.

Finally, I want to invite your stories, your issues, your comments, your daily struggles and yes, most definitely, your miracles. I realize, as well as anyone, the stories may not all be positive, but again, they are what makes us, uniquely us. I still struggle every day, but together I think this opportunity can help us all grow.