Quote by LeBron James

My father wasn't around when I was a kid, and I used to always say, 'Why me? Why don't I have a father? Why isn't he around? Why did he leave my mother?' But as I got older I looked deeper and thought, 'I don't know what my father was going through, but if he was around all the time, would I be who I am today?'

My father wasn't around when I was a kid, and I used to alwa

Summary

This quote reflects the speaker's transformation of perspective regarding their absent father. Initially, they question why they had to endure the absence and feel a sense of injustice. However, as they mature, they realize that their father's absence shaped their character. The speaker acknowledges that they cannot fully comprehend their father's struggles and ponders whether having a constant presence would have hindered their personal growth. This quote highlights the speaker's empathy, self-reflection, and acceptance of their circumstances, illuminating the idea that even difficult experiences can shape a person's identity in unforeseen ways.

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