The man’s phone was always a mess. It was piled high with papers, coffee mugs, and other random objects. But one thing that always stood out was the photo of the toddler on the wallpaper. The toddler was smiling and looked happy, but the man never seemed to be.
The man’s name was John, and he had recently remarried. His new wife, Sarah, had a two-year-old son from a previous relationship. John had never wanted children, but he agreed to marry Sarah anyway. He thought that it would be easier than starting a new relationship with someone who didn’t have kids.
But John quickly realized that he wasn’t cut out to be a father. He didn’t have the patience or the energy to deal with a toddler. He would often leave his phone in the middle of his desk, covered in papers and other distractions. He would also forget to pick up his son from daycare or to take him to the park.
Sarah was starting to get frustrated with John. She felt like she was doing all the work of raising their son, and she didn’t know how much longer she could keep it up. She had even started talking to a lawyer about divorce.
One day, John came home from work to find Sarah packing her things. “What’s going on?” he asked.
“I’m leaving you,” she said. “I can’t do this anymore. You’re not a father, and you’re never going to be one.”
John was devastated. He didn’t want to lose Sarah, but he knew that she was right. He wasn’t a father, and he never would be.
John moved out of the house and into a small apartment. He got a new job that didn’t require him to work long hours. He also started going to therapy to deal with his anger issues.
After a few months, John started to feel better. He was still sad about the divorce, but he was starting to accept that he wasn’t meant to be a father. He was also starting to focus on his own happiness.
One day, John was walking down the street when he saw a little girl playing in the park. She was about the same age as his son would have been, and she reminded him of Sarah. John smiled and watched her for a while.
As he watched the little girl, John realized that he didn’t need to be a father to be happy. He could still find fulfillment in his life without having kids. He could focus on his career, his hobbies, and his relationships.
John walked away from the park feeling lighter than he had in a long time. He knew that he would never forget his son, but he also knew that he could move on with his life. He was finally free to be himself.
— hiro (@hiro_osaka_jp) August 13, 2023
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