Each year, Dr. Billy Earl Dade Middle School in Dallas, Texas, holds a “Breakfast with Dads” event to encourage fathers and father figures to connect with their students. Many of these students come from challenging backgrounds.

Each year, Dr. Billy Earl Dade Middle School in Dallas, Texas, holds a “Breakfast with Dads” event to encourage fathers and father figures to connect with their students. Many of these students come from challenging backgrounds.This year, some kids didn’t sign up for the breakfast because they didn’t have a father or father figure to … Read more

The Truth I Never Knew

My mom died when I was little. A month later, my dad introduced me to “his new wife.” I refused to accept her. The day I turned 18, I packed my things and left. Years passed. I got a call – dad was gone. My stepmom told me, “Your dad never remarried. I was …” … Read more

All I Wanted Was Time, Not Money

My ex-wife’s grandfather was a millionaire. All the family members would suck up to him except me. One day, he called asking if we needed money. I said all I want is for my kids to know their great-grandpa well. Later that year, he surprised everyone by inviting me and the kids to spend the … Read more