Enlightened as I was, there was nowhere further to go. I had been a horrible person, needed to repent, and that was the end of the story.
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Through Our Cynical Eyes
I’m not writing this to simply tell the story of seeing the world through Olivia’s eyes, but also about accidentally making her see the world through mine.
Before and After
Chris’s death devastated me. Even now as I write this 13 years later, I have a hard time expressing my feelings about it.
The Impostor Syndrome
You keep waiting for an adultier adult to run in and say, “Ladies and gentlemen, this person is a liar!”
Let Your Princess Grow Up
It seems like from the moment I became the father of a girl, there has been a concerted effort by the world to make me realize that she would one day grow up and move on.
The Jane Goodall Reading Fort
The memories that matter to our kids, not to us, are the ones that make a difference
My Only Regret
For a good five hours on December 13, 2012, I was convinced I was going to die.
The Awkward Silence
All eyes are on you to end it as soon as you can. It’s a moment that every special needs parent has dealt with.
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