Tag Archives: teenager
The Holy Spirit and Other Mysteries
When I was 11 or 12 years old, my mother and two sisters and brother and I went to a summer family retreat at a monastery. Now before you think oh hum those Christians, know this: for the kids is … Continue reading
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Tagged adolescence, catholic, charismatic movement, christianity, faith, life, love, monastery, relationships, religion, spirituality, teenager, writing
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Daughter Confronts Father
Well, the much-anticipated/dreaded Meeting happened today around 1 pm. My heart is palpitating and I’m therefore unable to take a nap, though I am exhausted. So, with the extra stores of energy I’ve managed to accumulate thanks to not being … Continue reading
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Tagged deadbeat dad, divorce, hip hop, humor, life, parenting, reconciliation, responsibility, teenager, unfortunate humans, writing
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It’s not about sight-seeing. At all.
A while back, I planned this trip for my daughter to meet the father who walked out on her (us) many years ago. I emailed to let him know she wanted to visit to ask questions to fill in the … Continue reading
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Tagged abandonment, affair, betrayal, divorce, family, father daughter relationship, parenting, teenager
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