He left a note in his brief case

Dear Obaa Yaa,

When my father died, I was grief-stricken, I could hardly believe it. My other sisters and I were so surprised he didn’t tell us he was ill.

Growing up, my father was a very loving man and made sure his daugh­ters were happy every time.

We were tidying up the room ahead of the one week funeral and found out a note in his bag telling us how he has been fighting silence battle concerning his health.

Obaa Yaa, why did my father not tell any of us that he was sick?

Esinam,

Gbawe.

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Dear Esinam,

I wonder why your father did that. We can only guess the reason, and I believe he wanted to hide it from you so as not to cause you distress, knowing that he was going to die, anyway.

You know, some fathers don’t want their children to share their suffer­ing and pain, especially in cases of terminal illness. That might be your father’s reason.

The most important thing is that you should let bygones be bygones and give him a befitting burial.

This is the time your mother needs you most so try and give her the needed attention and support.