The Middle
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Did I Help?
She spoke fast, then went quiet. I tried to help—but maybe just confirmed her fear.
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What Can I do?
She’s only 13. Social media hurts. I can’t fix it—but I can stay present.
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Sleep Face
Anthony sat up, half-asleep, hair wild, face all twisted from a dream. Isabelle burst out laughing—and so did…
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Four Minutes
It was 10pm. She had forgotten about her homework. I almost sent her to bed—but instead, I sat…
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Not Too Close
We were headed to the movies and Isabelle was finally ready. I asked for a hug, and she…
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The Last Few Teeth
She handed me the tooth and said, “Keep it.” I wasn’t sure if she meant it. But I…
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Just Listen
She told me the same story twice. I didn’t point it out. I just listened.
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Spoilers
A small comment. A sudden shift. And now I’m sitting in the in-between, wondering what it meant.
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Books
She said she talks about books in therapy. And what she doesn’t know is—that’s enough.
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She Said Yes
I asked if she wanted to play a game. I expected no. But tonight—she said yes.
Dad
I’m a dad who’s still figuring it out. Not all at once, and not always well — but I try to show up. That’s the thread running through most of what I write here.