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The topic was Fatherhood, but the set-up was a video about men who experienced domestic violence as children, then carried it forward as adults, until “fatherhood” changed everything.

MINGO…needs only her opening line to convey how special her dad is to her.

My Dad

If I had one hundred lives, I would want him to be my dad in every one of them. I have always loved my dad more than I could describe. When I was eight or nine years old, I was separated from my dad for one whole week. He had to work in Maryland, while my mom, siblings, and I went to Delaware. I cried the whole time. We have always been close, and I gravitate toward him because he made me feel safe.

We share a lot in common. All of my hobbies are his and his are mine. Reading, crochet, birding, movies and so much more. I am a replica of him in a way; we have such similar personalities and sense of humor that makes us so compatible. Still, it’s hard to explain the bond we have because I don’t want to capture it incorrectly. I think very often about how blessed I am to have MY dad because it feels like no one else could compare to him. 

We do nearly everything together. My favorite days with him include birding, reading, and getting breakfast or lunch somewhere. We have been planning something for a bit; since I get out of school before my mom (a teacher), and siblings, we are planning to go to Rehoboth the day I get off school. Just him and me. I am so excited for it. 

I mentioned having a similar personality and humor as him, and an aspect of that is the jokes. The inside jokes and references that are a huge part of our connection. On the topic of personality, I believe I get my work ethic from him. I grew up watching him at work. He taught me to try my hardest in my school and it would pay off. 

I have been rambling this whole writing, but there is honestly no other way. There is so much to cover and I don’t have words to do so. To finish up, I love my dad. He is my best friend.

Mingo Cord

March 6, 2026