16/06/2025
To all the dads out there
Happy (belated) Father’s Day!
Okay, time for a little story time about why Dapiku has never done a Father’s Day post… ever.
Yes, we know we’re a day late. And yes, by social media standards, this should’ve been drafted two weeks ago with a slick reel and maybe a cake in the shape of his hair. But we’ve always let the day pass quietly. Not because we forgot, but because, well… it hits a little differently.
So here’s the real reason
This is Jy here and I lost my dad to cancer nine years ago. This time of year always stirs up a mix of feelings for me. Ours wasn’t a picture-perfect relationship, but with time, I’ve come to truly appreciate the quiet strength it took for him to hold everything together. He worked hard , not always loudly, not always gently , but always for us.
And so, for the past few years, Dapiku just… skipped this day. Out of sight, out of mind. (Healthy coping mechanism? Debatable. Effective? Kinda.)
But truth is, he’s never really out of my mind. He’s there like a background Elvis track on loop.
Yup. Elvis. My dad’s all-time favourite. Our house was basically a Graceland satellite , I still know the lyrics to nearly every song thanks to him. So this year, we’re doing something different. We’re honouring Father’s Day, and him, the best way we know how , with sweets and a little illustration inspired by The King himself.
So here’s to you, Dad. I hope you’re somewhere up there, hips swinging, lip curling, singing your heart out.
I’m sharing this because I know someone out there might be having a tough time with this day too. If that’s you, ok a little corny 90s powerpoint line, but you’re truly are not alone. It’s okay to celebrate, to grieve, or just to feel everything, everywhere, all at once.
Here’s to the dads we love, the ones we miss, and the ones we carry in our souls.
Love,
Jy
