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Allison Deraney's avatar

Grief is not linear (same goes for sobriety, in my experience). By writing this piece, you are keeping your father’s spirit and memory alive. It’s beautiful. I can feel the love you two shared. Thank you for letting us witness that. I hope it helped, getting these words out. I lost my dad 4 years ago and my heart still breaks a million times over. My dad, like yours, also has a voice that lit up the entire space he was in. And a laugh that would cackle - it was infectious.

Reading this made me feel together in grief. Happy heavenly birthday to your sweet dad. ❤️

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Tendani Mulaudzi's avatar

Your dad sounds amazing, beautiful Allison. I hope your Christmas wasn't too hard without him xx

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The Feral Astrologer's avatar

Oh this got me. I relate to this so much. I miss my dad, too. Thank you for this, I am crying right along with you <3 Sending you peace.

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Tendani Mulaudzi's avatar

So so much love x

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Dana Leigh Lyons's avatar

Oh, Tendani! What a beautiful share - for your readers, yes, of course. But also for your dad. So many hearts to you.

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Tendani Mulaudzi's avatar

Thank you so much, lovely CJ x

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