Dear Daughter, Crave Some Company, But Don't Want to Talk?
Don't worry, I'm fluent in silence, but I'm not a mind reader.
Dear daughter,
Sometimes, we feel like talking about our problems and emotions; other times, we don’t.
I’m here, whatever you need from me. If you want to talk, let’s talk. If you wish to hang out without uttering a word, let’s hang out.
I do not fear silence. Silence is good. I understand there are things you don’t want to share with me. That’s perfectly fine. You don’t have to. We all have our secrets.
My door is always open to you. If you need a place to crash, I will find a soft spot for you to lay your head on. If you need warmth and a hug, I’ve got that in spades. Should you be hungry, my food is your food.
Should you want to talk about something, call me or, better yet, see me in person. Tell me what you need, and if I can, I will do my best to accommodate you.
If you just want to sit on my couch and watch a movie, bring some junk food, and let’s watch a good one. Suppose you need a hug and can’t tell me why, so be it. Get some love from your old man.
I am comfortable with silence and know the healing power it possesses.
We can be together and never have to say a word if this is what you need. I know the feeling. Something just being around someone, without the need to talk, is enough. It’s exactly what we need. You don’t need to explain yourself.
All I ask of you is that you tell me what you need. A simple “Dad, I don’t want to talk, I just want (whatever you need)” will suffice. I may be comfortable with silence, but I’m no mind reader, darling.
If you want my advice, you only have to ask for it.
If you just want to spill out your heart without any unsolicited advice, tell me so, and I will listen silently. My door is always open if you need a safe place to collect yourself. No questions asked.
Go out into the world, explore all that life has to offer, and if you need a break, I’m always here for you. If you fall, I will pick you up. If you succeed, I will celebrate with you. If you mourn, I will mourn with you in silence.
Even when you grow up, my darling girl, know you are not alone.
I am always there for you in this life or the next. Talk to, write, or confide to me in silence. If I can, I will answer. If I can’t, I will support you through the great divide. There will always be a part of me with you, no matter the distance or the Universe that separates us. You will never be alone if you keep me in your mind.
Love, Dad
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