Today we're still talking about daddys.
And today to the dad who is tired, I just want to say it's okay.
'It's Okay to Be Tired', like deep in your bones tired, it's okay.
You're allowed to be tired.
You're carrying a lot that no one sees.
You're the provider, the protector, the fixer, basically the
strong one, so they say.
Everyone is coming to you when there's a problem.
"Dad, we need..." 'Ama' (or), your wife says, "Babe, we need..."
And you just say, "'Sawa' (okay) I'll handle it." But let me ask you,
who handles you?
You don't complain because you're told men don't complain.
You just keep pushing, even when your back hurts.
Even when you haven't slept well in months because you think about
rent, school fees, business.
Then people say, "Men have it easy." You just laugh because they have no idea.
My friend, my brother, it's okay to be tired.
Tired doesn't mean you're weak.
It means you've been strong for too long without rest.
You're allowed to say, "I'm exhausted today." You're allowed to sit and do
nothing, even for an hour without feeling guilty.
You're allowed to not have the solution today.
Resting doesn't make you lazy.
It makes you human.
You can't protect your family if you collapse.
So tonight, today evening, do one thing that refills you.
Talk to a pal, take a walk without your phone, sleep early, read a book, write
in your journal. You matter, too.
Not just what you provide, but you just being you.
So take care of the man behind the father.
He matters, too.