Dads Never Give Up – Always Be the Hero

The cry of every kids heart...

Many  parents underestimate their value.  Because of their own fears, insecurities, and issues, they get wounded and hurt – then they pull away and retreat into their own little world.  The problem is, kids need you.  They absolutely need you to stand firm – no matter how hard it is, or how hurt you are.

Of course, parents are people too.  As people, they have all the same issues as everyone else.  But their role as a parent is so much bigger than themselves – all parents need to stay in the game – no matter the cost.  It is no longer a choice.

“It is no longer a choice.”

The other day I was talking to a friend who was sharing some struggles regarding his adult children.  I listened, I didn’t try to fix, but I did make sure I understood the struggle.  While I don’t have adult kids, I was once an adult who needed his Dad very much.  I had done virtually everything I could to run away from my parents.  I was obnoxious.  I was a punk.  I turned my back on their morals and standards.  I didn’t call them very much.  But I still needed them – especially my Dad.

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