16-08-2024 22:09 via thestranger.com

Big Big Hug

by AnonymousAbout a year ago, I dropped off my 17-year-old in his new city, Seattle. It was once mine as well, but life took me away. As I walked away from him at the Capitol Hill Light Rail entrance, he was sobbing and I was trying to be the stoic dad holding it together. I took one last look back, waved, and then headed into the station. As I turned the corner, I lost it. Standing there bawling, I heard this voice ask me if I was okay. I turned and looked to see this beautiful, tall man l
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