At Chai Latte Diaries, a beautiful little thing asks me what to do about her absentee father: The love and support which your father should have given you was never contingent on anything other than your coming into this world. The moment that your mother gave birth to you was the moment that your father should have stood like a lion by your side for all days to come. You didn’t need to earn it, or negotiate it, or ask for it – it was yours for the taking from day one. That your father did not give it to you in the only way he should have, is not your burden to carry. This is not your fault today. This was never your fault. You are not at fault, my love.

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