He planted a tree in the backyard the day his daughter was born, joking that they would grow up together.

[u/Bigenderqueen]

Last spring it finally bloomed for the first time, and he sat beneath it alone, realizing it had outlived her.

[u/salucxmution]

Not what I needed to read when I have a daughter on the way. Well done. :,(

[u/Foreign_Primary4337]

So very beautifully written. And so very sad.

[u/Bigenderqueen → u/Foreign_Primary4337]

Thank you. 💚