“Only your father can hurt your father.” He wanted to free me of the burden of assuming responsibility for my father’s emotions. I had been deluded about this for too long. — Such an important lesson.
And "haldi doodh". That was my dad's favourite go-to remedy for everything. ❤️
You write so beautifully, Natasha. And this piece hits me especially as I lost my dad last year. He was 70 and I foolishly thought he would love forever! But that is the human way. To protect us from the impossible, unbearable pain of losing someone we cannot live without. I am learning to live without his presence on earth but it's a difficult transition. I preferred the world when my father was in it but I hope gradually I will adjust.
I love reading about your life with your ageing family (the very old and the very young). And I feel inspired to write about my own, so thanks!
“Only your father can hurt your father.” He wanted to free me of the burden of assuming responsibility for my father’s emotions. I had been deluded about this for too long. — Such an important lesson.
And "haldi doodh". That was my dad's favourite go-to remedy for everything. ❤️
All wonderful Papas are equally wonderful
I read this to my Dad, he must have loved it just as much as I did. No one reads him stories wherever he is.
Sending love and best wishes...
You write so beautifully, Natasha. And this piece hits me especially as I lost my dad last year. He was 70 and I foolishly thought he would love forever! But that is the human way. To protect us from the impossible, unbearable pain of losing someone we cannot live without. I am learning to live without his presence on earth but it's a difficult transition. I preferred the world when my father was in it but I hope gradually I will adjust.
I love reading about your life with your ageing family (the very old and the very young). And I feel inspired to write about my own, so thanks!
Thank you for sharing your story, Chelsey ❤
So, so beautiful and every one who has a father will agree!! You make writing seem effortless!
Likewise, Alaknanda, you inspire too! <3