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Daphne Gregory-Thomas's avatar

Thank you for sharing this brave piece. Those of us who struggle with feeling fatherless while our father still walks the earth is more than hard. Grief can be exponential at the time of his death, leaving so much unresolved. This essay will help many who have experienced this difficult circumstance, knowing they are not alone. ❤️

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Darcey Gohring's avatar

Thank you Daphne. Your encouragement means so much. I've had this essay in a folder for more than three years. I knew I was not alone in feeling this.

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L.Michelle Salvant's avatar

I really enjoyed reading this! It's so real on so many levels! Thank you so much for writing this!💯🖤

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Darcey Gohring's avatar

Thank you for reading! Means a lot to hear.

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Margie Smith Holt's avatar

You are definitely not alone in feeling this. Glad this essay made it out of the folder. 💙

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Darcey Gohring's avatar

Me too! Thanks so much Margie!

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Lindsay Bartels's avatar

This is gorgeously put, Darcey. Thank you for sharing 🙏❤️

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Darcey Gohring's avatar

Thank you Lindsay! Means a lot to hear.

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Suzy Sullivan's avatar

Beautiful and profound closing thought, Darcey. Thanks for sharing an all too common heartbreak that cries out for healing lest it shadow our lives.

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Darcey Gohring's avatar

It is a hard dynamic to grow up in. I'm sorry your mom had to experience it, too. Thank you so much for reading. xoxo

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