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Elinor's avatar

“A father who underestimates his daughter gives other men permission to underestimate her too.”

OOOOF your minddddd

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riya's avatar

This one was so good

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andy nwannem's avatar

Wow, I feel like I was sitting at the Ethiopian restaurant with you while reading this. So, so wonderfully written.

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Annika's avatar

This brought me to tears. Wonderfully written words, thank you.

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Peter Brooke Turner's avatar

What a lovely piece of writing (from a dad of such a daughter)

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char's avatar

i'm just echoing the sentiments of everyone else here but seriously, this was so beautiful and pleasant to read!

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Melva Bintang's avatar

The father's parenting to a daughter is really a scaffolding for the girls who will soon run their world.

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Mojire Allen-Ajayi's avatar

This was such a beautiful read in a way I can’t fully explain. I felt every thing ❤️

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Lisa 🪷 Goddess Lakshunmet's avatar

This piece made me stop what I was doing and send some love to the teenage girl in me.

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Johnathan Dodson's avatar

Wonderful work as always - sending over to a lot of my girl dads. Inspires some notes myself.

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Lucy's avatar

Such a great observational piece. So poignant and meaningful

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Martha's avatar

I’m obsessed with this and obsessed with you. This was so atmospheric I loooooved it - so lovely, interesting and captivating 🩷

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Sydney's avatar

Beautiful writing! Just sent this to my husband as he talks to our 7 month old about her first day at day care.

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Amani Hope's avatar

that’s very cool! ✨ & thank you Sydney

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Chioma's avatar

Unbelievably obsessed with how you’re always able to capture moments of people watching and innocent (☝🏾) eavesdropping and turn them into beautiful, reflective pieces like this.

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Amani Hope's avatar

thank you for the insights and sweet words Chioma 🖤!

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Izzy | The Sunday Reads's avatar

Somehow I'm always blown away by your writing!

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Carrington Epperson's avatar

Another beautiful piece Amani! I love these pov pieces. They don’t feel intrusive. They always feel insightful. I’m also a tad jealous there’s an Ethiopian restaurant near you lol

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Amani Hope's avatar

We are spoiled in Oakland! Thank you 🖤

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Halle Martin's avatar

I love the comparison to Pride and Prejudice, it is so apropos. This piece pulled me into your experience and left me illuminated with thought provoking sentiments 🫶🏼

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