Navigating the Digital Era after Fallin into the Rabbit Hole

Navigating the Digital Era after Fallin into the Rabbit Hole

Not the Father I Needed — But the Strength I Found

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Paul Leverich
Jul 29, 2025
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The Red-Headed Stepchild: I Wasn't the Mess-Up

“You were more mature than I was... and that stole your childhood.” — My father, on his deathbed

There were times—many times—where I didn’t feel like a Leverich. Didn’t feel like I belonged. Didn’t feel like I was wanted.

I often felt like the red-headed stepchild, even though I wasn’t adopted. But it felt lik…

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