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Bonding Through Absence
This chapter explores the profound impact of a father's incarceration on the family dynamic, detailing emotional visits to prison and the longing for connection. The speaker reflects on their father's unique presence and the complexities of loyalty, love, and rage shaped by familial tragedies. A pivotal moment at military academy highlights the intertwining of pride and anxiety in understanding their father's notorious past and the repercussions it had on their identity.