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A letter to my daughter

Ed William
Aug 30, 2025
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Dear J

You are nearly one month old.

When I first decided to write this letter, I figured it would be a good chance to provide you with a little wisdom. To share the answers. To let your future self know what your young(ish) father thought of the world you have been brought into.

One small problem. I don’t have any wisdom to share.

I thought fatherhood woul…

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