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EJ Justice's avatar

Sounds like he's raised a dad he can be proud of -- time for his sabbatical :) But truly, this is achingly beautiful.

The title caught my eye initially. In two weeks, I'm moving a continent away from my kids. They're about a decade younger than your young man, and there's nothing beautiful about the situation. But your piece reminds me that the arc of parenting is long, and I needed that. I thank you.

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Roblin Meeks's avatar

Him raising me is a good way to put it; we definitely got her together.

The arc of parenting is indeed long, and though it bends, it looks to be forever unfinished.

(And thanks for the nice comment and for reading.)

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John Pitts's avatar

Lovely and true

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Steve S's avatar

beautiful, thank you Roblin.

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Roblin Meeks's avatar

Thank you, Steve.

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SistersSpiritus's avatar

Truly lovely; as much an homage to your roles in life, in your children’s lives, as it is an homage to your children in your life.

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