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3 entries tagged “loneliness”.
I'm going home to celebrate my daughter's birthday, something that should make me happy. Instead, I'm already feeling sad, angry, anxious and nervous about the four days I'm supposed to spend there.
A personal story about fatherhood, separation, and the pain of being a father from a distance. I share how COVID separated me from my daughter, the sacrifices I made to provide for my family, and how difficult it has been to stay involved in her life after our relationship ended.
I noticed a strange pattern: no matter how good my day at work is, my mood quietly collapses during the last hour of my shift. Not because I’m tired but because I know I’m heading back to a quieter life, fewer laughs, and responsibilities waiting at the door.