15d • Fatherhood
Am I Truly Being the Present Father I Said I Would Be
It is natural to want to raise our kids with the best of what we learned from our parents, and also protect them from the parts that hurt us or shaped us in ways we did not want.
Most fathers carry both.
I grew up with an ambitious and successful father.
He worked hard and provided a lot.
But the cost was his presence.
He was there, but often not there.
So now, as a father myself, I have a deep desire to give my daughter the attention I never had.
To be present, not just available.
To show up in a way that makes her feel seen, supported, and valued.
But lately I have been catching myself drifting into the same pattern I promised I would avoid.
Getting immersed in work.
Getting caught in tasks around the house.
Letting moments with my daughter slip by because my mind is somewhere else.
And it made me stop and ask:
Am I truly being the present father I said I would be, or am I just telling myself I am?
Presence does not require perfection.
It requires intention.
Even small moments count when we show up fully.
❓Have you ever caught yourself repeating patterns from your own childhood without meaning to?
❓What helps you stay present with your kids even on busy days?
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