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Theka Covington's avatar

Beautifully written beginning to ending. Thank you. Thank you so very much. God bless you and your work.

Yvonne's avatar

My father was very ill all the years I knew him, dying when I was fifteen. He wasn’t able to participate fully in a father-daughter bond, but of course his illness was to blame, not him.

When I read your poignant poem, I felt it related more to my mother; so I substituted ‘father’ with ‘mother’. It was powerful, and I thank you for sharing your profound and amazing work of art.

Your children are beautiful, and in your wonderful photo it’s clear how much they adore you, and how you adore them. You are such a treasure - not only to your family, but also to your followers. Wishing you a very Happy Father’s Day, Xavier! Thank you for all the goodness you put out into the world!

Mirna's avatar

The safety affirmations touched my soul - thank you always Xavier ⭐️

leo swans's avatar

That poem 🧡

Nat's avatar

Unfortunately this doesn’t ring true at all for me. My father abandoned us physically emotionally and financially. Was he in pain, of course. Is he remorseful? Seems unlikely since he has never attempted to reconcile or apologize.

Aleksander Brankov's avatar

Man I love the deepening profundity of your written words.

Thank you.

Johnny jump up's avatar

Thank you Xavier! I'm about to turn 77, a mother & grandmother. My relationship with my dad, who passed in 2002, was always challenging. Your poem and other sharing were exactly that I needed to further let go, And continue my healing journey. Bless you!

Jeff Witzeman's avatar

Bravo, and the poem really hit home. We touched a part of our fathers that scared them and that restricted their ability to love us. Thank you for sharing.