For the Fathers: Here, Gone, and Always With Us

There are fathers we celebrate with laughter around the table today—and fathers we celebrate through stories, through memories, through tears that catch us off guard in the quiet.

Some dads are still here, with coffee mugs in hand and dad jokes on standby. Others are stitched into the fabric of who we are—echoing in our stubbornness, our strength, or the way we butter our toast just like they did.

Some of us were raised by them. Some of us are still healing from them. Some of us had one step in, one step out—but the mark remains.

And some of us are watching the man we love be a father to our children. Holding the fort down through hospital visits, grocery runs, life’s curveballs, and bedtime routines. We see you. We honor you. We thank you.

To the fathers we’ve lost—today hurts. It does. But we carry you in the way we live, love, protect, and show up. You’re not forgotten. You’re folded into our everyday, showing up in dreams, in gut feelings, in those strangely timed song lyrics that feel like they’re just for us.

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To the fathers who stepped in when they didn’t have to—like my husband—your love rewrote a chapter.

To the father figures, grandfathers, mentors, uncles, big brothers, and bonus dads—you were the guy when we needed one.

And to those navigating today with grief, anger, or a complicated tangle of emotions: you’re not alone. There’s no one way to feel about Father’s Day. There’s only your way.

We talk a lot about healing in this space, and sometimes it starts with acknowledging the ways we hold space for others—especially when it comes to complicated family roles.

On days like this, you may feel the need to protect your peace, or maybe even to reflect quietly. If you need a moment for that, this cord-cutting ritual might help guide you through release without guilt.

And for those of us parenting while still processing our own parental wounds, this post on the one small fix that’s actually a big deal might be the nudge you didn’t know you needed today.

So here’s to all the dads. The quiet heroes. The messy, imperfect, fiercely loving ones. The ones still here, the ones we miss every day, and the ones we’re still trying to understand.

We see you. We remember you. We love you. And we’re grateful—for it all.

Dorey Duncan Scott Senior Litigation Paralegal

Hi! I’m Dorey Duncan Scott, a mother of three, wife and fashion entrepreneur. I started my career in fashion back in the early 90’s when I did print, still and runway modeling. I studied Fashion Merchandising, Music Business and Marketing, while also obtaining certificates in such industry-necessary areas such as make-up, styling and runway choreography. In addition, I had work as a spokesmodel for several brands, appearing in print and in person. As a former model, turned senior litigation paralegal, artist manager and on-air personality with a passion for fashion, beauty, and personal development, I bring a unique combination of style, strategic thinking, and legal expertise to my work. My years navigating the legal world have sharpened my attention to detail, while my experience and passion for fashion, beauty, and personal development drives my desire to help others feel empowered and help them in their journey toward self-empowerment. My experience in the fashion world has taught me the power of confidence. 

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