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There weren’t a lot of resources or support groups for grieving fathers. But I found therapy and it has helped me cope.

Victor

Victor

The day before my daughter was due to enter this world, I was exuberant. We got everything ready to welcome baby Antonella and we were just so happy. The next day, she was gone. I slipped into a very dark place for many, many months. I didn’t eat, I couldn’t sleep, I was severely depressed. There weren’t a lot of resources or support groups for grieving fathers. But I found therapy and it has helped me cope. I still struggle sometimes and find myself taking trips alone just to be by myself to process my feelings of despair. I also found that flowers bring smiles to people’s faces. So, I opened up a flower shop and called it Antonella’s. I bring smiles for every flower that I sell. Through Antonella, we bring joy to people’s lives.

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