Celebrating Father's Day: Honoring the Men Who Shape Our Lives
- rootcapcounseling
- Jun 14, 2024
- 3 min read
Father’s Day can be an exciting and momentous occasion to celebrate the honorable men who hold such important roles in our lives. It's a day to express gratitude, love, and appreciation for the fathers who have guided us, supported us, and shaped our paths. However, for some, this can be a difficult time to navigate as they are reminded of their loss. For others, it is a reminder of what they may have never had. It's essential to acknowledge these feelings and recognize that this day can evoke a range of emotions.
This time of year, backyards will be filled with laughter, joy, and BBQs. Families will come together to honor and share their dads with appreciation. They will shower their fathers with gifts made from scratch and gifts purchased with so much thought and love. People will eat and laugh, and fathers will play and grill—as it should be. This is a time for creating momentous memories that will last a lifetime. These moments of togetherness and celebration are what make Father’s Day special for many families, encapsulating the essence of fatherhood.
Yet, it will also be a difficult time for those who have lost their fathers as they watch the world engage in such a celebratory occasion. This day can be a poignant reminder of what was once theirs to share and be a part of. For those, I encourage you to hone into those moments and memories. Reflect, remember, and honor their impact in your life. Speak to the laughter you once shared with them, speak to the lessons they’ve bestowed upon you that have left a powerful lingering memory on your soul. Share in their legacy and celebrate them. Engage in this Father’s Day celebration as you honor who they are in your life. This is another way they may continue to live on and be with you forever, keeping their spirit alive in your heart.
While fathers come in many ways, many cultures, and many personalities that are so important in shaping the lives of their children and impacting their families so honorably, some fathers have a different impact on their children—an impact that many would rather forget and not relive. During this time of year, some may prefer to move right past the celebrations as they are reminded of horrible and unspeakable experiences with their fathers. To those, I see you, I hear you, and I sympathize with you. During this time, you may experience loss, confusion, anger, and rage. Questions of doubt and questions that you may never know the answers to may burn in your hearts. These memories you hold may not be filled with love, laughter, or joy, but they may hold a different purpose in your life today—a reminder that you survived, you have lived, and you have endured past those horrors. This Father’s Day, I encourage you to be filled with grace, peace, and a realization that you are not your father. Embrace your strength and resilience, and allow yourself to heal and grow beyond the past.
Father’s Day is a complex and multifaceted time that can bring up a wide range of emotions. Whether you are celebrating a beloved father, mourning a lost one, or grappling with difficult memories, know that your feelings are valid. Let us come together in compassion and understanding, supporting each other in our journeys. This Father’s Day, let’s reflect on our growth, be present for those we love, and honor the impact that fatherhood has had on our lives in all its forms. 💙
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