A few days after we came home from the hospital, I sent a letter to a friend, including a photo of my son and some first impressions of fatherhood. He responded, simply, 'Everything is possible again.' It was the perfect thing to write, because that was exactly how it felt. We could retell our stories and make them better, more representative or aspirational. Or we could choose to tell different stories. The world itself had another chance.
After returning home from the hospital, the author shared a letter with a friend, including a photo of his newborn son and his initial thoughts on becoming a father. The friend's response encapsulated a profound sense of renewal: "Everything is possible again." This statement resonated deeply with the author, reflecting the transformative nature of parenthood.
The experience of becoming a father opened up new narratives for the author, allowing him to reshape their stories to be more hopeful and aspirational. It highlighted the idea that not only was his personal world transformed, but that the broader world also had the potential for a fresh start, offering opportunities to create and embrace new possibilities.
