Do yourself a favor and listen to this Storycorps episode, featuring a nine year old boy asking his father some searching questions.
The conversation is moving, but what I really appreciate about this conversation is the way the two talk with each other.Aidan (son): Are you proud of me?Albert (father): Of course. You my man! Your spirit, your personality. I, I just love everything about you. Period.
Listen to the whole thing: StoryCorps | Albert Sykes and Aidan Sykes
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If I could offer advice to new moms embarking on the journey I’ve been on, I would tell them to cherish the moments, trust the foundation, and keep talking.
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