Fathers Weep in Silence
Father’s Day in Canada falls on the third Sunday of June every year. In 2020, it was observed on Sunday, June 21. They are soft and fragile people, yet in front of their families, they become strong and resolute. Unable to say “I love you” easily, they substitute it with words like “You’re cool.” They are beings of cognitive dissonance—those whose thoughts and actions don’t always align when it comes to loving their families. At home, they’re gruff and curt, but among friends, they become charming, funny, and approachable. They know too much, so they nag often. Yet, out of the blue, they might show grace, saying they trust you to handle things on your own. The truth is, fathers themselves often don’t know the right way to go. They tell you to live righteously and ethically but also want you to be cunning and shrewd—because that might make life a little easier for the family. Drawing from their own experiences, they cling to outdated ways and preach them. No one really listens. Just bec...