First inkling of this for me. Really sorry to hear . Fingers crossed for Dad, you and the whole clan, mate.
And by and large, the kindness of strangers thing is usually true. We’re never really alone, unless we force it to be that way. And even that often takes some doing. Someone, somewhere, will care. Even if we are unaware.
Doesn’t matter who he follows in the footy, he’s your Dad we’re here for everyone and you are there for them. That’s what family is all about. Being there. Sometimes, its not just about running around and doing stuff, its about being there and being present.
Mate, it’s incredible that you have come this far based on what you have been through. It has broken many people and they never recover, so for you to come out the other side the way you have is brilliant.
As has been mentioned by others, I would be more than happy to chip in and help with the board! If that’s what helps you and if that’s your happy place, then there are many on here who would love to give you that opportunity to be your best self!
Although we are strangers, we are a family of strangers!!
PM if you need to talk. Joy of being currently half a world away is I’m up when everyone else is asleep and will be glad to be your verbal punching bag if you need it.