A Father's Day Reflection from the Youngest of Six and an Exclusive Invite

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Peggy Gleason
June 16, 2025

Father’s Day always brings a wave of memories—and this year, I found myself smiling at the thought of what it meant to grow up as the last of six children.

Being the youngest in a big family meant I had a front-row seat to watch my siblings’ experiences—and my father’s evolving role through each one of us.

By the time I came along, he had already been through five rounds of diaper changes, school drop-offs, scraped knees, and late-night talks. But instead of being worn out, I often saw a gentler version of him.

He was present in the ways that mattered most.

He taught us responsibility not through grand lectures, through small, steady actions.

He showed up.

He worked hard.

He offered advice only when we were really ready to hear it (and sometimes even when we weren’t!).

What I remember most, though, is his quiet strength—especially when life felt chaotic.

As the youngest, I was often more of an observer, taking in the way he moved through the world.

It taught me that love doesn’t always look like big gestures.

Sometimes it looks like making sure everyone had what they needed—even when he had very little left to give.

This week, I invite you to pause and reflect on what fatherhood has meant in your life—whether through your own father, a father figure, or even the way you’ve shown up for others with steady, loving presence.

A few gentle journaling prompts you might try:

  • What’s one lesson you learned from your father or a father figure that you still carry with you today?

  • What did love look like in your home growing up?

  • How have those early examples shaped how you care for yourself and others now?

Wishing all the fathers, stepfathers, grandfathers, and chosen father figures a meaningful and love-filled Father’s Day.

With love and reflection,
 Dr. Peggy
Certified Psychology of Eating Coach
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