Breaking the Silence
to Love

Chapter 1: A Childhood in Silence

In a modest little house, Lyes grew up surrounded by a heavy silence—the kind that pain and misunderstanding can create between parents and their child. His mother, exhausted from long days, didn’t know how to show affection. His father, often absent or emotionally closed off, seemed unreachable.

At seven years old, Lyes felt the void and the cold. At school, he watched other children share laughter and hugs, while he learned to lower his head so as not to disturb anyone. At home, silence reigned—sometimes broken by muffled arguments or long absences.

At night, he clutched his old teddy bear tightly and made a silent vow in his heart:
"I want to be loved. I want to learn how to love."

Chapter 2: At School, the Shell Forms

At school, the teasing grew harsher. One day, a classmate said, “Lyes is weird, he doesn’t have a real family like us.” Those words echoed inside him for a long time. To protect himself, Lyes withdrew, forging a shell around him. He became discreet, almost invisible, just to avoid attracting attention.

But deep inside, the desire to be accepted never died. He clung to fleeting moments of joy—a passing smile, a kind teacher. He dreamed of a world where he could be himself, without fear.

Chapter 3: First Attempts to Speak

As a teenager, Lyes tried to talk to his parents, to express how he felt. But his words seemed to fall into a bottomless pit. Arguments flared, misunderstandings piled up. Slowly, he realized that the love he longed for wouldn’t come from them.

He found refuge in solitude, in books, in music. These worlds gave him room to breathe—offering hope. He dreamed of a softer, different future.

Chapter 4: Becoming an Adult and a Father—The Promise

When Lyes became a father, everything changed. In his child’s eyes, he saw a mirror of himself. He made a silent promise not to repeat the mistakes of the past.

Every moment with his baby was precious. He learned how to give love, how to say “I love you,” even when it felt hard or foreign. This promise gave him new strength.

Chapter 5: Doubts, Flaws, and Mistakes

But being a father didn’t mean being perfect. Lyes made mistakes. Sometimes he broke under pressure. He feared becoming like his own parents, and that fear weighed heavily on him.

Still, he kept trying—to stay kind, to listen, to forgive. He came to understand that perfection wasn’t necessary, but sincerity was.

Chapter 6: The Ritual of Loving Words

To strengthen their bond, Lyes created a simple ritual: every night before bed, he told his children three things he loved about them. Sometimes it was a smile, a kind gesture, a small success.

This ritual became sacred. His children learned to feel loved and valued. And Lyes felt proud to offer them this gift—the gift of trust and kindness.

Chapter 7: Inner Transformation

To rebuild himself, Lyes committed to deep self-work. He read books on psychology, parenting, and self-confidence. He started exercising to manage his anxiety.

Little by little, his view of the world changed. He felt stronger—capable of creating a safe, nurturing environment for his family. His relationships improved—at work and in his social life.

Chapter 8: A Defining Moment—His Daughter’s Words

One evening, after a difficult day, his daughter softly said, “Daddy, you’re important to me.”

Those words echoed in him, like a response to the wish he had once whispered as a child. He realized then that his struggle had borne fruit—that the kindness he had planted had blossomed.

That moment was a turning point—a deep, personal victory.

Chapter 9: Conclusion – A Legacy of Love

Today, Lyes knows that his story isn’t unique, but it is precious. He chose to love despite the wounds, to hold onto his values even when it was hard.

He wants everyone to know: no matter where you come from, you can break the chains of the past and create a brighter future.
It only takes a step, a gesture, a word.

Final message left in a little free library box:
“You matter. Never forget that your story counts.”