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Jeffrey Paul Coleman's avatar

Wanted to thank Kevin for the openness to hear and share my story. Thanks also to Alissa, Zarko, Nick, and Jake who offered feedback while I was writing that helped energize towards the "finished" version.

The funny thing about life is how it's ongoing, ever-evolving... never finished. Take care, everyone

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Bradley's avatar

"My father often wanted to love me, and he did it the best he knew: Paying for things and experiences, working hard to ensure we would not lack for money, teaching me how to have a work ethic."

This is how I was taught to be a man. Providing was more important than anything else. I've lived by that mantra for over 40 years and it has brought me a lot of pain and caused me to miss many happy moments with my kids. I know my father did his best but he still taught me to carry his same scars. Fortunately, I'm finally stripping away my old personality and rebuilding one I'm happier with.

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