Domino Effect of Fatherhood
Can you imagine someone standing at a gate or in a doorway wearing their eyes out as they watch day after day for the return of a loved one? This is common among those concerned about the welfare of sons or daughters who have wandered away into a world of substance abuse and addiction. From behind prison bars I share with my wife the watch while waiting for the return of a wandering son. The question arises regarding a father's culpability even if only by not being present. Everyone is accountable for their own actions, but fathers must also accept responsibility for the domino effect when absent from parental guidance. I look among the men whose crimes have removed them from the graces of society and realize they are not alone as prisoners. Most of these men are not likely to understand how their actions have created a reflective captivity for their loved ones. Especially for mothers struggling to provide for their children. It is not difficult to find a contributing facto...