ACCIDENTAL DOCUMENTARIES

By Minerva Poblet

Sometimes it is easier and convenient taped our thoughts, ideas, or feelings, so we feel much free to express ourselves. I noticed the emotional distance that was created by the physical disappearance of the son because he went to a medical school; mother, father and sister recorded their feelings and all that they thought was important to him to know. Also I observed the concern of the parents about their kids’ future. I think that should be worried to see your kid taking decisions that you like a parent thinks that are wrong, but it is part of the life that each person faces their own problems, fears, and happiness. Finally, I perceived that sometimes you are proud of someone that you think you know very well, but then you realize that he or she is just a completely stranger for you. In all the stories I saw a pattern; the fathers were so involved in their jobs and their own lives that they did not notice that they were missing at home. The emotional distance created by the fathers that had not been there for their kids when they needed him is reflected on them. Children who have grown without a paternal image have like an unfilled space in their hearts. But the important thing in a relationship, does not matter which one, is the communication, trustfulness, and love that you can provide to someone else. I know about missing a father in life, but that should not stop you to be whoever and get in life whatever you want.