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I’ll share that while I didn’t have the ideal home (parents divorced at my age 2), I always had my dad. I still do and I have his back.

He had the constant pressures I’ve. Personally, let overwhelm me. Some of that must be genetic. But I digress.

His efforts were sometimes clearly futile and could have been redirected to better spend time with us, but he was always there. He has always been there for all of us.

I could and can talk to him about anything. We have always been able to hug and say I love you. I don’t think I’ve ever ended a phone call without a sincere “I love you.” I don’t think I ever saw him in person and not left with a big hug. No one is perfect. But a man will be there.

I couldn’t imagine a life where I didn’t have this big proud man to talk to. Not perfect, but more than enough.

He’s never been afraid to admit his own errors. He’s never not forgiven me for my mistakes.

I told him all this tonight. Not the first time, but it always matters.

I’ll share that while I didn’t have the ideal home (parents divorced at my age 2), I always had my dad. I still do and I have his back. He had the constant pressures I’ve. Personally, let overwhelm me. Some of that must be genetic. But I digress. His efforts were sometimes clearly futile and could have been redirected to better spend time with us, but he was always there. He has always been there for all of us. I could and can talk to him about anything. We have always been able to hug and say I love you. I don’t think I’ve ever ended a phone call without a sincere “I love you.” I don’t think I ever saw him in person and not left with a big hug. No one is perfect. But a man will be there. I couldn’t imagine a life where I didn’t have this big proud man to talk to. Not perfect, but more than enough. He’s never been afraid to admit his own errors. He’s never not forgiven me for my mistakes. I told him all this tonight. Not the first time, but it always matters.

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[–] • 4 pts

I grew up in a stable suburban household no divorces etc. Still, dad worked a lot of hours. Still made it a priority to go camping every month with me with Boy Scout troop.

You ever wonder if your dad even enjoyed the career he made? That made it possible to live the life you had?

[–] • 2 pts

That’s awesome. There shouldn’t be any regret or Shane for having a good life with a man who did it right. It’s how it should be.

I don’t believe my dad enjoyed his constant stress of doing what he thought was best. I believe the chaos he created was at least something he could say he created. The phone constantly rang my entire life. That doesn’t mean he was winning.

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Still made it a priority to go camping every month with me with Boy Scout troop.

That's pretty cool. I don't think they realize how much that can mean to a kid. My Dad only showed up at my extracurricular once. I was picked for the All Star team in Little League as a catcher. Had to make a play at the plate and got steamrolled and corkscrewed into the dirt but held the ball. I heard a bunch of yelling from the backstop. Turned out to be my Dad. He never even told me he was going. I never saw him happier or prouder. But then again it was Baseball (which he loved) he NEVER showed for any hockey games lol