“My father just passed away. The only call I’ve gotten from family has been my mother. My mother’s father went to IRS and promptly after leaving them he gave up his Indian Status. He was taught to not want to be who he was. He also had any ability to show affection taken away which is clear in my family. My father was Cree, raised by his Cree grandmother for many years, but thankfully his father was not First Nations so that side of the family escaped some of the trauma of IRS, and my dad was the one who I could call and talk about feelings. Now that he has gone, the stolen ability to show love in my mom’s family is hitting me. I share this to let you know that the sadness and loss is deeper than most realize. I wish we k we how to show love. I wish my family knew how to say more than, “well, these things happen.” I wish we had the strength of love. I miss you dad.”
SuperNeechi via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
06/29/22