There’s a lot of buzz about Father’s Day this weekend and it got me thinking. What about those fathers who are separated from their children or those who’d like to be fathers but are not?
Have you ever thought about people who have a painful anchor linked to certain holidays like this one? Suppose you’re a father whose marriage has failed and your children live clear across the country. Perhaps your ex-wife is remarried and doesn’t want the kids to have anything to do with you. How does that make you feel when a holiday like Father’s Day comes along?
Navigating Father’s Day
Maybe you’d love to be a dad but just haven’t found the right mate yet. Have you spent years hoping to raise a family of your own but find yourself alone and lonely? In a situation like that it can be pretty hard to rejoice with those who have everything you’re longing for.
I’m not trying to be Mr. Bummer here but I do think it’s important to realize that there are two sides to every coin. What represents pleasure for one group might be extremely painful for another. I feel that those who are suffering deserve our consideration.
Self-esteem can be a difficult balancing act sometimes. A little support from your friends and loved ones can make a huge difference in how you feel about yourself and your current situation. We should take the time to encourage those who aren’t part of the happy masses this weekend. Put yourself in their shoes, wouldn’t you appreciate some encouragement?
So while everybody’s all wrapped up in honoring one special group of people, I prefer to celebrate life, not just mine, but everyone’s. It’s important to count our blessings whatever they may be and to always be grateful for them. It’s also important to consider how our words and actions affect those around us, be empathetic.
Laugh with those who laugh, console those who cry, feel their joy and their pain. And always try to remember that your situation could change in the blink of an eye. So if this weekends festivities make you feel down, take heart. You are not alone and you are not without friends. Here’s to your self-esteem.
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