Farewell, Dad. I Kept My Promise. A Bittersweet Memoir.

A Bittersweet Memoir – The journey of a daughter losing her father.

I was born into a dysfunctional family, and I spend most of my time alone. I was lonely and vulnerable.

Growing up, there was one person I held on to as he showed me he cared. I was Daddy’s little girl.

Throughout my teen years, I did my best to hold on, yet my lack of love and affection did me wrong. He wasn’t there for me anymore as he used to be when I was little.

This is the story of what it meant for me to lose the only person who ever cared.

I had always known that I would receive a phone call about him one day. Despite our differences and our physical distance, the bond was still there.

Yet I made this promise as a child, which I intended to keep no matter what.

I will take you through relevant situations, some of the events before and after the phone call that I wasn’t prepared for, and how I coped with them.

If you’re familiar with my writing, you’ll know I love poetry. I’ve added some poems here and there whenever it felt necessary. I enjoy using poems to discuss sensitive subjects. They keep the wording light and let my creativity free.

I’m a thought instigator. I share my thoughts and insights to motivate you whenever you need them. I love to make people reflect on everything, help them find new perspectives, and learn new things.

Learn to let go of past struggles, embrace the present, and have a positive look toward the future.

It is dedicated to all those who have loved and lost.

No matter what you went through or are still going through, it doesn’t define who you are as a person today or who you will be tomorrow. You have the power to change.