Toya, this piece was so beautiful and heartbreaking. Thank you so much for being vulnerable about the complex relationship between you and your father. You captured the nuances of loving someone who let us down, but loving them anyway, in such a poignant way. The last line of your piece especially struck a chord with me.
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Written by ShanShan
ShanShan is a writer and a lemon with imposter syndrome. She uses storytelling as her platform for human connection.
