Today is Father’s Day. In the neighborhood I don’t hear as many groups blasting loud music as on Mother’s Day. Why could that be? Men here are usually the ones to celebrate any possible date with music and rum. Today it seems they decided to take it slower.
From my perspective, fathers usually receive less attention in these kinds of things than mothers. Many times there are no gifts, and just a simple greeting is the only way a child shows he hasn’t forgotten the date.
It happens even more with divorced fathers. In these cases, there are several mothers who make sure to instill resentment in their children. Well, there are also some dads who deserve that resentment. They were never present. But when they were there all the time, they must suffer from the revenge of that woman who hates them so much.
Divorce between a couple should not mean divorce from the children. The mental health of kids also depends on these emotional bonds flourishing. The cycle can repeat over and over, and sadly the pain will continue for years and years.
I already congratulated mine today. I wish I could give him much more than what he has given me so far. We are far from each other. Visiting him right now is impossible. He has thousands of flaws, but the love he has always shown me is enough to make sure I never forget him.
He wants me to give him grandchildren already. That would be his best gift. Unfortunately, that won’t be possible for now, especially while things in Cuba remain so disastrous. However, his guidance has been perfect to take as a reference, and in that way I’ll be able to raise my children.
Congratulations to those who truly know how to love, and also to those who abandon. In the end, things don’t always turn out badly, and from that abandoned child a good father can emerge.
English isn't my native language. Text translated with DeepL
