There was a time in my life, not so long ago in fact, when I was the classic bad boy. I just really didn't care about much in the world. I always loved my family, but I also felt as if I were a negative influence to them. Not being able to have in my life the few morsels of love that fed my soul only served to fuel my anger.
So I took the typical "big dummy" route and proceeded to make alot of very bad choices. I spent more time in trouble than out of trouble. I don't mean the typical, "every bodies doin' it" trouble, either. No, I really went all out. But something happened and everything changed.

I now live with my two youngest daughters and their mother. She and I haven't been involved for more than a year now. It's very stressful at times but it really is worth the effort, just to see that incredible smile on my daughters' faces every day. I am also very active in my two oldest daughters lives, even though they live three states away. We love to talk on the phone and do so every day that rolls around.
I keep a steady job these days and I make sure to keep my word. I give to my daughters what lessons I've learned and we have the greatest of times. They don't worry if I'll be here tomorrow or next week anymore. It shows in their beautiful, expressive little eyes and I'd do anything to keep that peace in my daughters eyes.
The thing is, I'm no longer afraid to accept their love. Because I finally realize how truly unconditional it is, and I can't mess up. They think I'm so cool and I really dig that. So my point is this, or rather my question; is it real, or is it Memorex? Can this really be? That I have become a good man? Or am I just a delusional live in babysitter for my baby-mama?

I can honestly answer that question through experience, and without all the dry humor as well. But what do you say? Can it happen, or is it a false hope?

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