Saskatchewan · First Person

Fernanda Rodriguez got a shocking call from her father when she was just nine — a call that opened her eyes to the many challenges her father faced when it came to alcoholism and depression. As she grew older, she was able to see that he persevered through difficulties to be present for her as much as he could be.

I see now how much he tried to be present despite his struggles

· for CBC First Person

· Posted: May 03, 2026 4:00 AM EDT | Last Updated: May 3

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Fernanda Rodriguez, left, struggled coping with her father's alcoholism and depression as a young child. Now in her 20s, she gives him credit for his efforts to be present.…