Taking Care of the Father Who Broke My Heart
I barely knew him. But in the last years of his life, he needed me.
Levi Fishback passed away recently at a nursing home in Kentucky, prompting inquiries from family regarding funeral arrangements and personal touches for his memorial service. As his only surviving relative involved in his care and financial affairs, the author found herself overwhelmed with the responsibility of organizing these details.
The lack of personal recollections and limited photographs made it challenging to create a meaningful tribute to her father. The author's memories of Levi were fragmented and sporadic, often involving his involvement in her mother's life due to her struggles with drug addiction. Despite occasional visits and calls, Levi's presence in the author's life was largely absent, leaving the daughter feeling disconnected and questioning her father's intentions.
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