Growing Up Without a Father, Part 1

It's been a very long time and I'm finally ready to talk about it openly...

[@mariosalinas9144]

Love you primo, and believe me I know where you’re coming from.

[@satmedown]

I'm proud of you bro. It took a lot of courage to do what you did. You are a true example to me big bro. Nothing but love man.

[@Sallyspop]

Son, you brought me to tears I saw the pain in your eyes and heard it your voice. I kind of knew your Dad, had he been there for you, you wouldn't be the sincere man of honor and respect you turned out to be. Your Mom, Grandma and Grandpa loved you as much as they could, burdened as they were with physical and financial issues. You got the best of Grandpa, he treated you much better than us boys, maybe I resented that myself, I never ever looked down at you, I saw the love in his eyes for you, I never really seen much for me and John. You were blessed to have the best of him. We were not around much for you, we had to get away from all the bad growing up memories, they treated your Mom 100% different. The pain of the past, has made you the man you are today, your Wife and Sons, and their Sons will benefit from that pain and introspection. Grandpa, Your Dad and certainly I are very proud of you. Be the man they hoped they could be. Much Love and Respect Tio Al