A new dad and a bereaved daughter reflect on fatherhood, their own fathers and celebrating Father’s Day
Mo Qazalbashi, 27, publicist, lives in Croydon with his wife, Sara, and their 10-week-old son, Abid
Having our first baby during lockdown has been interesting, to say the least. At one point, because of Covid restrictions, we weren’t sure I would be allowed in the birthing room. Then, Sara and Abid had to spend five days in the hospital alone after the birth. Fatherhood makes you super protective. It’s frightening, but I feel complete. I feel so responsible, but I feel so much love. There is a gravitational connection that pulls you towards your child. I worry, I check up on him in the night – and it puts everything else in my life into perspective.
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