Love and Grief: Katie Phang remembers her father and honors dads this Father's Day

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Published 2024-06-15
‘Grief is just love with no place to go.’ Katie Phang shares a touching essay, commemorating the life of her late father Dr. Michael Phang, sharing how she's learned to live with the pain of loss, and celebrating all dads and father figures in our lives.

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All Comments (21)
  • @davidmcdaniel1532
    "Grief is just love with no place to go"...So beautifully said. Thank you Katie
  • @Woody-2837
    Love you Katie. Thanks for being real. So special. Blessings to you and your family. ❤
  • @958298bordeaux
    Katie Phang this was beautiful. Thank you for this segment. My Darling Dad passed away last year at 92. He was a Girl's Daddy and I was and am a Daddy's Girl. I didn't cry heavily when he passed because he knew I loved him and helped to take care of him and my mom the last 4 years of his life. It was a blessing of love, laughter, hugs, kisses and the ability to hold his hand and kiss him on his Forehead to tell him I loved him on the day he died. He slipped away 3 hours later. Thank you for telling me it is OK to cry.❤😢🙏⚘️🥰
  • @nonabliss
    Thank you to Katie Phang for sharing her story. Her dad sounded like a great man. Happy Father's Day!
  • @SN-sz7kw
    “Grief is love with no place to go.” 💗
  • @BennysHumom
    What a lovely sentiment and story. Thank you for sharing your papa with us. Your daughter has the strength your dad passed on to her through YOU. Much health and happiness to you and your family. Love you and your show. 🙋🏻‍♀️🇺🇸💙
  • @loisgarvin9461
    Your personal story Katie brings out memories to all of us
  • @michaelaloesch5016
    Katie, gorgeous girl, I’m sure that many people watching this with you, shed a tear, as I did. Whether they’re here or not, love never dies. 🌹🌸🌷🌺💐
  • @libbaz1413
    Bless you, Katie. My dad died in 2002 and you perfectly explained that the pain is just love with nowhere to go. I’ll never forget that.
  • @astronieadi
    This was beautiful and well written Ms. Katie. Thank you for the nice cry. We appreciate you and your hard work and hope you know he was & is proud of you. 👏🏾 💙
  • @RiRilove62
    Katie, this was a beautiful tribute to your Dad. I totally feel the exact same for mine who has passed on also. No one will ever replace, the memories are cherished and love in our hearts for our fathers. Happy Father's day to all. Blessings ❤🙏🏾
  • @user-ss6zs1vy4w
    Thanks for sharing your DAD with US Katie I see why you're such a FORCE but always with HEART and KNOWLEDGE 🎉Happy Father's Day to ALL DADS 🎉❤
  • @denniscahill9683
    Thank you for this. My dad died in 2000 -- at 83. It doesn't get easier -- it gets different.
  • @Justin.Oldman.
    A prison sentence might be the only sentence trump actually finishes...