Reflect on your childhood relationship with your father. How did his presence or absence affect your development? Consider both the emotional and practical aspects.
How to approach this prompt
Be radically honest with yourself. No one else will read this unless you choose to share it.
- ✦ Set aside at least 20–30 minutes in a quiet space.
- ✦ Be gentle with yourself — this prompt may bring up strong emotions.
- ✦ It's okay to pause, breathe, and come back to it later.
- ✦ Consider re-reading what you wrote the next day for additional insights.