Dear Dr. Buckingham, I lost my father about 4 years ago. I was and am still dealing with grief. My issue, however, is that growing up I lived with my mom. My father lived in the same town (about 15 minutes away) but I rarely saw him. Then, later in life after I was married, we became closer. For the past couple of years, I have been dealing with depression and insecurities. I … [Read more...]
6 Statements A Girl Needs to Hear From Her Daddy
One of the greatest images, in my opinion, is seeing a little girl spending time with her daddy. There is something powerful that happens in a daddy, daughter relationship. Girls absolutely need their dads to play a major role in their lives. Yes, I know single moms who have done amazing jobs with their girls, but that girl, unfortunately, always misses that piece her daddy … [Read more...]