Brianna Alcorn shares her emotional journey of estrangement from her father, who she has not seen in 21 years. After her parents' divorce, her father sent a final message wishing her a good life but stating he would never see her again. This absence weighs heavily on Alcorn as she raises her own children, who do not know their grandfather. She reflects on the complexities of explaining this estrangement to them, fearing they may feel the void left by his absence. Alcorn is part of the 29% of Americans estranged from immediate family members, a situation that remains underexplored in literature. She finds herself constantly reminded of her father during her son's baseball games, a sport they once shared, and struggles with the emotional burden of her unresolved feelings. Her supportive stepfather, who she refers to as PopPop, fills a significant role in her children's lives, yet she grapples with the need to share her past with them. Ultimately, Alcorn is working on a memoir that explores these themes, hoping to provide solace and a path to healing for others facing similar familial challenges.