The Man Who Earned Less
The Man Who Earned Less The man who earned less once made a promise. He made it long before he became the man who earned less. Perhaps it was before his career really took off. Perhaps even before marriage. He…
The Man Who Lost Everything
The Man Who Lost Everything The man who lost everything stood next to the woman he loved dearly. A priest stood a step above them, speaking about love, commitment and God’s blessings. But for a few moments… neither of them…
The Boy Who Became Father
The Boy Who Became Father The boy who became Father looked at his children and made them a promise with a smile on his face. “At month-end, when I get paid, I’ll make sure I get all of you the…
The Place Father Kept Returning
The Place Father Kept Returning The place Father kept returning began just like any ordinary day. Before the light and darkness exchanged places, Mother made sure dinner was ready. She made sure Father had his favourite pieces of meat, seasoned…
The Day Father Had No Answer
The Day Father Had No Answer The day Father had no answer begins when Father is surrounded by other men. His peers. Men of respect. It could have been at the tavern, one of the men’s houses, or somewhere private…
The Man Behind Father
The Man Behind Father The man behind Father arrives home at his usual time. His arrival is a quiet indicator that the day has ended, as the evening begins to dim the light. The man hasn’t said anything… but his…
The Child Who Watched
The Child Who Watched The child who watched went to school every morning. They received above average grades. Not the smartest in the class. Not failing either. Just scoring enough to guarantee a place in the next grade the following…
The Apology That Stayed
The Apology That Stayed The apology that stayed began with silence. A silence so deep it felt as though the house was empty. Cold. Haunted. All you could hear were the birds outside and the neighbours’ dogs barking somewhere beyond…
The Love You Started Performing
The Love You Started Performing The love you started performing didn’t begin with celebrations. It began with a whole you. An authentic version of yourself who radiated confidence. Not the performance type of confidence you later built for the outside…
The Person You Keep Becoming
The First Time It Felt Normal The person you keep becoming quietly watches as you regret the same decisions. The same reactions. The same consequences. Almost as though someone else has been living your life without asking your permission. The…