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I Wish My Dad Were Alive to See Me Become a Mom
I have to learn to move forward despite him not being here because at the end of the day, that’s the best we can do
Growing up, my Dad was so proud of every single accomplishment I’ve ever had, regardless of how minuscule it may have been. Every single trophy, every medal, every grade, every project, every job, just everything.
He was always proud of me no matter what it was. And as a kid, that’s the greatest feeling in the world — to know that your parents are proud of you and that you are so loved.
When I lost my Dad in 2021, it felt like I lost my biggest fan. It felt like there was no one on the sidelines to cheer me on anymore. There was no one who would gloat about my mediocre achievements. There was no longer anyone to make proud. It felt like I had lost my biggest reason for feeling significant.
I do still have my husband, my Mom, my Sister, friends, and countless loved ones, but there was no one in the world who was as proud of me as he was. And as I’m stepping into my next big role and huge life chapter of becoming a new Mom, I wish he was around to be proud of that too.
As I’m entering this monumental life chapter, I can’t help but think of all the moments he’ll be missing…
