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Robert's avatar

I admire and respect what you have done and are doing with your son. Fatherhood is a sacred and fulfilling duty and obligation. And the rewards are beyond whatever other pleasures might come from other pursuits. Bravo to you although you don't really need that. You have your reward in your son's behavior and outlook.

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Adam B. Coleman's avatar

Thank you so much for the kind words.

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Rebecca Mellor's avatar

Beautiful! Thank you. Indeed, an honor and gift to

ourselves to be parents. Happy Father’s Day!

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Steve's avatar

I couldn’t have written it any better. Well said.

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Grainger's avatar

Well put! I tell my kids consistently: you didn’t do anything to earn my love. So you can’t do anything to lose it.

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Anne Marks's avatar

Wonderful piece Adam. Heartwarming and encouraging.

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TravlnSuz's avatar

What a powerful & moving message! Thank you. You were, and are, breaking the cycle. Thank you.

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John's avatar

Hey Adam, I haven't had time to make comments recently but this one prompted me to say something...well done! Your personal journey through fatherhood and your stories about it are both informative and inspirational. These represent some of your best writing because its something you know. Congrats to you and your son. Happy Father's Day from a fellow Dad.

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The Radical Individualist's avatar

He may be an electrician now, but that doesn't mean he has to stop being a manga artist.

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Bill Beshlian's avatar

Well done Adam

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Matt Silvey's avatar

Good job, dad! You are doing it right.

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