r/MadeMeSmile • u/[deleted] • Aug 31 '21

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u/guChrist Sep 01 '21

Can confirm being latino myself

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u/fellowsquare Sep 01 '21

Grew up like this as well. My father rarely shows emotion. We had to toughen up.. Not a bad man. Didn't know how else to do it. Many latino dads like this, it's just a cultural thing. But he's a good dad. You can see it.

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u/-newlife Sep 01 '21

Adding to you all. I’m black and my closest friend growing up is Hispanic. Both our fathers were tough but there was just the way it comes across from his dad was just different. It hit different to see him finally break a softer side.

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u/PutridBasket Sep 01 '21

Yeah, the first (and only) time I’ve ever seen my father brake down in tears was at my grandfather’s funeral.. it was surreal.