A 21-year-old young man raises his daughter alone after her mother left him “Thank you for saluting her courage”
At just twenty-one years old, Richard Johnson became, overnight, a single dad, responsible for a beautiful little girl. He tells us his story, that of parenthood that is both heartbreaking and rewarding. His gripping story aroused great admiration and compassion among thousands of people.
Las Vegas native Richard Johnson was far from ripe for fatherhood at just twenty-one years old. So you can imagine his panicked reaction when he understood that he was going to be a lonely dad, forced to raise his baby alone.
Things started when his girlfriend became pregnant and he was overcome by an overwhelming feeling of dread.
The mother suddenly chose to leave for California with her one-month-old baby after the birth of their little girl, named Perséphone. Still, she seemed rather troubled when she suddenly changed her decision.
She called Richard and asked him to pick up her little girl, otherwise she would abandon her. Without missing a beat, the dad took the first plane to California to save his child.
Careful not to give too many details, the young man indicates that his ex-partner is probably suffering from a post-partum depression attack. It is therefore in incomprehension, doubt and total anguish that the new adventure of this young single dad begins.
Terrified and inexperienced, the little dad found himself back against the wall. He struggled a lot, but he didn’t want to give up. So he spent a lot of time researching, getting information and recommendations about parenting on the web.
He made sure to play his role as a dad as best as possible and take care of his little girl as much as possible.
As chance would have it, one day he came across a Facebook platform dedicated exclusively to single fathers. The “Life of Dad” group was a great enrichment for him.
On this same page, he wrote a public letter.
His letter went down in history and deeply touched Internet users. He explained in particular how he had managed to overcome the sudden departure of his little daughter’s mother. The new dad shared his fears, his anxieties and the complications he experienced in his new life as a dad.
“My little one and I have come a long way. But today we are very satisfied. We are both growing and improving every day. Now, my friends sometimes even ask me to provide them with information on the education of their little ones. »
His heartbreaking story has been relayed by many dads who have gone through a similar situation. Still, most internet users praised his boldness and congratulated him for his outstanding work. All of Richard’s efforts and sacrifices have sparked an outpouring of support and encouragement. And he fully deserves it!
