I have avoided writing this post for a while now—distracting myself with “more urgent” things that needed to be done. Wondering if it is too personal. All different and highly sophisticated forms of avoidance. Yes, it is a personal post. Yes, I have many urgent things to get done. And yes, I am optimistic this post will find the people who need to read it. My dad passed away in 2024, leaving behind an abyss that sometimes feels unfathomable. So much so that I can go days with