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Creator of Humans Of New York: blog, video series, and two #1 NYT bestselling books. More of a party on Instagram: @humansofny

New York, NY
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    Brandon Stanton‏Verified account @humansofny 14 Jan 2019
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    “My dad brought me here at the age of seven. My mom stayed back in Jamaica, so it was just me and him. He was very strict. It was cultural, mostly. He’d served in the military back home. So he controlled all areas of my life-- school, sports, socializing. Nothing was ever..."pic.twitter.com/Hg8C65hqdO

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      2. Talkfooty‏ @Talkfooty1 14 Jan 2019
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        Parents from immigrant backgrounds often have the tough love approach because everything has been more than difficult for them and they don’t want us to have the same struggle. I can relate to this. May your father Rest In Peace & thanks for sharing such a powerful story.

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      3. Nick Trombetta‏ @SalonMaffei 15 Jan 2019
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        I remember that tough love. I was too young to get it. We were immigrants too, for a father it’s all about protecting his family. You get it once you’re an adult. Wish it didn’t have to be that way, but I appreciate it now.

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      2. Sara Mandarina‏ @saramandarina 14 Jan 2019
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        Oh man. I struggle with self punishment a lot. A therapist once helped me see that the part of me that I was punishing actually needed a lot of love 'cause it was in pain. Forgive yourself. Don't repeat the story.

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        💜

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      1. Yenni Saputri‏ @yennisadja 14 Jan 2019
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        May your soul find peace. 😢

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      2.  ☪️Josh Shahryar ✡️‏Verified account @JShahryar 14 Jan 2019
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        I grew up with an emotionally and physically abusive dad. I just want to tell you: I love you and that this is not your fault. I hope you find peace, but punishing yourself won't get you there. And you know what: if he's up there somewhere, he wouldn't want you to do it either.

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      3. iGotMe‏ @ssh0la 16 Jan 2019
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        Still living with one, sadly!

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      1. Julia Graf  🌸‏Verified account @hellojuliagraf 14 Jan 2019
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        Wow. I was not expecting that ending. Oof! 😩

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      2. Motsei Mothoagae‏ @MotseiMothoagae 28 Jan 2019
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        Word!

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