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14 hours ago

Psychology says the reason your father never told you he was proud of you isn't that he wasn't - it's that his generation was taught that providing was the language of love, and he said it every day in ways you weren't listening for - Silicon Canals

Generational norms of emotional restraint can conceal consistent, practical care; recognizing everyday acts can reveal deep, nonverbal expressions of love and support.
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