This story was written by Kemisha M. Van Dunk in connection with the Father Wounds workshop and is shared with the author’s permission.

"Tomorrow, we are having a 5k (3.2 miles) run to support our cause," spoken by a friend whom I had not seen in over 30 years.  She said, "why not come?  You don't have to run, you can walk."  In the back of my mind, I kept hearing my body say, "girl, you know you are too tired and have other things burning on the stove top of life."  Yet, in my desire to support others who are representing a good cause, I said, "yes, I'll be there."  I felt my entire endocrine system weaken at the thought of simply waking up at 4:00 a.m. just to get to the race site.