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Jun 22, 2021Liked by C. Amaya

What a Beautiful moving story! I am praying that you receive that phone call.

Grateful to have a Step-Father who raised us with not much in the world, I never remember an I Love You until in adulthood. He did the best he could and We Love him for it.

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Thank you so much for the thoughtful words. I appreciate your loving share of your stepfather. I do think it is important, as you mentioned here, that we need to remember that the adults in our childhoods can only do the best they can, whatever that may be. Their perception of the world is based on programs installed from the adult role models in their lives.

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Jun 20, 2021Liked by C. Amaya

You continue to impress me at being such an amazing and wonderful person. You father should be proud of all your accomplishments and the person he has yet to know. You deserve to be appreciated. Your life unfortunately had some ups and downs, but you continue to be grateful for everything in your life. I can only pray and meditate to be as exceptional as you.

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Grateful for your loving thoughts always, Karen. The good thing is that these tools are available for everyone; you just have to practice daily. I have learned after so many years of enduring all the different challenges that I can’t depend on anyone other than me to be proud of me. Other people being proud is the icing on the cake! Thanks for taking time to find my article useful! Please wish John a wonderful Father’s Day!

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Jun 20, 2021Liked by C. Amaya

Thanks Celeste. I hope Miguel enjoys a Happy Father’s Day also!! 💙

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Thank you!!

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A wonderful and sad story. Your story will help me to forgive my own father for his faults.

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Thank you for taking time to read the article. I’m glad you were able to find solace after all.

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Jun 19, 2021Liked by C. Amaya

Such a beautiful way to express how important our fathers are and how to accept and forgive their imperfections. Thank you ❤️

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I appreciate your positive feedback and that you found the issue meaningful.

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