Happy Father’s Day to all who celebrate!
Whether you’re a dad, daddy, stepdad, grandfather, mentor, or father figure, today is a reminder that none of us got here entirely on our own. We’re all sons (and daughters) of men who, to varying degrees, helped shape the people we’ve become. Some did it through wisdom and encouragement. Others taught us through mistakes we’d spend years trying not to repeat.
My own father died when I was sixteen, which means I’ve now spent far more of my life without him than with him. Our complex relationship is forever frozen in time, so Father’s Day is bittersweet for me. It’s a day filled with memories, questions that will never be answered, and moments I wish we could have shared.
But it’s also a day of gratitude.
Over the years, I’ve been fortunate to encounter a handful of men who stepped into fatherly roles when I needed guidance, support, or simply someone to believe in me. They weren’t trying to replace my dad. Nobody could. They simply showed up when it mattered, offering a kind word, a listening ear, a gentle nudge, or a much-needed kick in the pants.
Looking back, I realize that fatherhood isn’t defined solely by biology. Sometimes it’s found in the people who teach us, protect us, encourage us, and help us find our footing in the world.
So today I’m remembering my father with love. And I’m honoring all the dads, daddies, fathers, and father figures who made an impression on my life, in ways big and small.
Some are gone. Some are still kicking. All of them left their mark.
Happy Father’s Day, gents. Thank you for helping us become who we are.
Keep calm and love on!
Clint 🌈✌️
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Clint, My dad did the best he could. I love him for that. Fondly, Michael
'Looking back, I realize that fatherhood isn’t defined solely by biology. Sometimes it’s found in the people who teach us, protect us, encourage us, and help us find our footing in the world.'
So true!