6/14/2012 " Fathers, like mothers, are not born. Men grow into fathers and fathering is a very important stage in their development." ~ David Gottesman Have you ever been so hurt by your father that you thought you would never recover? Are you a dad whom has hurt your child? I'm not talking about a physical hurt; but a deep emotional hurt? I'm struggling right now just to express how I feel about daughters and their fathers. Before you decide to turn me off and think that you know where I'm going; open your mind and go with me. Since 2010, I've been working closely with an organization that challenges young ladies; many from public housing, to be the best that they can be regardless of their zip codes and the circumstances of their birth. The majority of these young ladies are from single parent homes; where the father or a significant father figure is not present. A few of these young ladies; in many cases, are angry, disrespectful, and sometimes rude. ...
