The Things I Never Said to My Father

The Things I Never Said to My Father

The Things I Never Said to My FatherJosh Patrick
Published on: 03/11/2026

When a parent who hurt you is dying, what do you owe them? Josh Patrick reflects on his father's death, unresolved conflict, and the difference between choosing silence and simply avoiding the hard conversation.

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You're Allowed to Grieve Someone Who's Still Breathing

You're Allowed to Grieve Someone Who's Still Breathing

You're Allowed to Grieve Someone Who's Still BreathingJosh Patrick
Published on: 20/10/2026

Grieving an estranged child is a real loss, even when they're still alive. Josh Patrick reflects on parental accountability, sincere apologies, and learning to let go of outcomes you cannot control while leaving room for hope and healing.

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The Foxhole Didn't Make Us Friends

The Foxhole Didn't Make Us Friends

The Foxhole Didn't Make Us FriendsJosh Patrick
Published on: 09/10/2026

Are your work friends really your friends? Josh Patrick examines what makes friendships survive after work, crisis, and shared circumstances disappear and why meaningful relationships may depend on what two people share beyond the job itself.

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Right About the Wrong Thing

Right About the Wrong Thing

Right About the Wrong ThingJosh Patrick
Published on: 29/09/2026

Josh Patrick thought being right was the hard part. Then he realized the harder part was knowing when to speak. He explores unsolicited advice, listening, family patterns, aging, and the difference between being right and being heard.

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