These two sons forgot to call their dad on Father’s Day. Can you feel their stress in this photo? Parents ask me, “At what age will my children remember to call without my reminding them to call?” I bet you guess the answer…there is no documented age for children who remember to call home.
For parents whose parents have died, tears will fall on Father’s Day. Tears are a good thing. Tears show you know how to feel love.
One couple shared with me that they felt guilty that they were actually relieved that they didn’t have to drive an hour and celebrate Father’s Day at their dad’s house because they simply wanted to BBQ at home with their children and celebrate being a dad, not a son. You get to think and feel whatever you want to feel. Feelings are simply feelings, not a sentence to prison. There are so many voices inside us that you can remind yourself, “this voice needed some air time right now and I know there are other parts to me who feel compassion and generosity.”
Doing something together any time of the year to celebrate dad is a good thing. What do you do to celebrate dad? What do you do if you are alone on Father’s Day? Share your stories because remembering is healing and sharing is helping others.
Enjoy your weekend of memories and activities,
Natalie
natalie@emptynestsupport.com
818-763-0188
Los Angeles, CA
Natalie Caine, M.A. natalie@lifeintransition.org
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