Athina’s intense yearning to journey to distant lands

Athina’s intense yearning to journey to distant lands

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Father’s Day: A Card I Can Never Buy

Father’s Day: A Card I Can Never Buy

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Jun 15, 2025
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Every year, I find myself standing in the same aisle, in front of the same stack of Father’s Day cards, flipping through words that never seem to fit. Beautifully written sentiments lines dripping with love, admiration, and cherished memories. I read them, but I feel nothing. There’s no warmth. No connection. Just a…

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