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Sonia's avatar

This is such a beautiful tribute. I hope you are able to get some of your dad's belongings.

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SPD's avatar

Sending love. This undeniably incapsulates the conflicting emotions surrounding grief. Thank you for sharing, from one stranger on the internet to another — xx.

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C.'s avatar

I’m sorry for your loss. The way you shared your story was incredibly moving and beautifully written — it reminded me of something a modern-day Edith Wharton might write. Wishing you peace and strength in the days ahead, and a gentle week to come.

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Quincy Morgan's avatar

Wow thank you that is a huge compliment

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Shannon Signorini's avatar

Beautifully written with heartfelt feelings and raw , truthful emotions that describe your relationship with your Father🩷

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Quincy Morgan's avatar

Thank you so much

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rosebud's avatar

My dad died in September at 79; he has me when he was 48. I’m so sorry for your loss.

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Lola b's avatar

Beautiful reflections. What a special and unique relationship you and he shared. I also loved reading about you reconnecting with your nephew/cousins. So many interesting and touching parts in this essay.

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Leah Polans's avatar

As someone with an older father who passed when I was 23 I see and hear you. I have three older brothers and nephews who are my age. I understand the loss that comes from not having the old desk, or the ducks, and the understanding that this day would come from a very young age because “he’s not my grandpa, he’s my dad” becomes a common placed phrase.

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Quincy Morgan's avatar

Totally. Explaining he wasn’t my grandpa was common for me.

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Sara Leffel's avatar

Beautiful and bravely authentic! Just you. Loved it.

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Fatima Tanveer's avatar

A beautiful portrayal of your feelings. A beautiful tribute to your father. I don’t know him but from how you’ve described him, I feel like he would’ve enjoyed and admired this read thoroughly. Your dad seems like an amazing dad and an Amazing man. May he rest in peace. 🩷

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Fatima Tanveer's avatar

A beautiful portrayal of your feelings. A beautiful tribute to your father. I don’t know him but from how you’ve described him, I feel like he would’ve enjoyed and admired this read thoroughly. Your dad seems like an amazing dad and an Amazing man. May he rest in peace. 🩷

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Gia's avatar

This is so beautiful 🙏🏼

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Mia's avatar

Beautifully written. I lost my dad a couple of years ago and still miss him every day. Thanks for sharing your story <3

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Margo Williams's avatar

🥹🥹🥹sending so much love…

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Mikaela Smith's avatar

Beautiful tribute. Sending much love to you and your family.

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Alex Fuentes's avatar

It is truly beautiful 😍

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Victoria Norchi's avatar

So beautiful Quincy sending love ♥️♥️♥️

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