“The dads who said, ‘It’s okay,’ even when it wasn’t…”

‘This is for the dads who came running when we yelled, ‘Come quick, something’s wrong.’ The dads who asked, ‘Can I hold her now?’ because that time was precious.’

‘I was 10 years old when my ongoing sexual abuse at the hands of a male relative finally ended. My abuse ended not because I spoke up, but because my abuser was caught abusing another little girl.’
“I don’t recall the specific tactics my molester used to ensure I wouldn’t talk. Only that they worked for years.”

A Step-Mom Wants Dedicated Dads to Continue to Fight for Their Kids, Even Against Hope
“This is for the fathers who are fighting the good fight — fathers who are doing all they can to be seen as good men in the eyes of their children. It’s for the fathers who should have a sacred place in their children’s lives, because that’s exactly where they belong.”

Grieving wife declares you’re a ‘badass’ for having ‘loved somebody so much you could hold their hand while they died’
“Suddenly, a trigger comes up that reminds us of what loss feels like, and we panic. We get scared. And we start waiting for the other shoe to drop.”