The Underrated Superheroes
by Crystal Jackson – House of Resilience
First things first…
Let me give a ROOFTOP shout out to the incredible men in my life:
My Father David Jackson Rest EZ Pops always love.
My fiancé Willie Kimbro Rest safely until we meet again
My Stepfather Ronald Thomas and a Great Stepfather he is,
and My Brothers – Charlie, Justian and my Sun New Father this Year Briell
HAPPY FATHER’S DAY! 💙💙💙 To all my lovely Fathers!!!
Today isn’t just a day – it’s a celebration of presence, guidance, and protection. And if no one else says it loud enough, trust and believe I will.
Society has a bad habit of undervaluing fathers,
Let’s be real: Society has a bad habit of undervaluing fathers, even on their day. Yep, I said it. While Mother’s Day commercials are bursting with flowers and brunches, Father’s Day often gets pushed to the side with a generic tie and a “grill master” card.
But don’t trip – I took care of that.
This is more than a tribute. This is a correction to the narrative.
Because the value of a father is immeasurable and far too underplayed.
As a coach, observer, woman, and daughter – I picked up on this from a young age. Just watching my circle of friends, especially the girls, the differences were undeniable.
There was a shift in how we carried ourselves – in our choices, our confidence, and even in how we approached relationships.
I noticed that:
Girls with consistent father figures moved differently.
The ones without? You could feel the void.
I saw it in the way we transitioned from being virgins to becoming active. The way we chose our partners. The way we valued or devalued ourselves. The silent hunger for validation. The craving for protection we never got. And yes, the way we tried to find “daddy energy” in all the wrong places.
The impact of a father’s presence (or absence) echoes through every part of a child’s life.
From how we love ourselves, to how we let others love (or mistreat) us.
And this isn’t just personal experience talking – I came with receipts.
I’ve got a follow-up blog filled with powerful statistics that paint the real picture of just how crucial fathers are in shaping emotionally stable, confident, and resilient individuals.
👉🏾 So if you’re reading this and you care about healing, wholeness, and real talk – make sure you subscribe so you don’t miss that next post. But today?
Today is for the fathers. The stepfathers. The godfathers. The uncles. The brothers raising children. The mentors showing up strong. The men doing the hard, unrewarded, sacred work of fatherhood.
I see you. I value you. I honor you.
Happy Father's Day – you matter more than they’ll ever know.
I see you. I value you. I honor you.
A Big Happy Father's Day from the house of Resilience– you matter more than they’ll ever know.
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