I remember one time, I think I was in a third grade,

and I heard my dad say to a baseball player

that he was coaching my daughter

and maybe the best athlete in our family.

It was like water to a thirsty plant.

Like I was so needy of that.

And I said, and I think, oh, I was just so wanting

and longing to be loved and affirmed.

I mean, the power of words of affirmation is powerful.

I'm not even sure we understand how powerful.

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It's funny.

I started cleaning cars and detailing the inside of cars

when I was eight years old.

And she's still amazing at it.

Because, here's why this is so sad.

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