For years, a retired university don carried the crushing burden of betrayal in silence, determined to protect his children from the fractures in their home. His wife’s infidelity pierced his heart, how she prioritized others over him dimmed his confidence, her inconsistent presence left a void, and her refusal to contribute to the household—despite her generous spending on others—broke him. Yet, instead of letting bitterness consume him, he chose love. Where she faltered, he stepped in, becoming both a shelter and a steady hand, ensuring his children felt secure, even as his own world crumbled.
He used all available loving means to get her to reform but she never changed, taking his forgiveness and understanding as a weakness. When he finally tried to enforce healthy boundaries, she felt threatened and resorted to manipulation to turn his own children against him, forcing him out of the life he built. He became invisible, a stranger in his own family, yet he never stopped giving. No recognition, no gratitude—just quiet endurance.
Then, time did what love alone could not. His children saw the truth, the lies unraveled, and on his retirement, they honoured him—not just with a house and a car, but with the validation he had long been denied.
Introspection
Sadly, not every faithful father gets his due—but when he does, isn’t it a triumph worth remembering?
Reflection
🪸Many men choose to be sperm donors but countless devoted fathers also exist. They are silent in their sacrifices, unseen in their struggles and enduring rejection from the very people they fought for.
I hope your father is not one of the silent sufferers? If so, and alive, it is not too late to make it right.
A father’s silent strength speaks louder than words. A great father is not merely what he gives, but what he ignites
Great fathers don’t just raise children—they shape futures. Their presence lifts their children higher, their legacy written not in words, but in time.
Present, though not always perfect, their love outweighs all.
Hero. Anchor. Home keeper. A father is all three.
⏳ Serenity ⌛
A father’s love may be quiet, steady, and unshakable—don’t wait until he’s gone to see it.
May every wounded father be comforted. Amen.
Happy father’s day to daddy Simon and all the father figures in my life.
By: Prof. Evans Kofi Agbeno
