My Dearest Sean,

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As I sit down to write these words, my heart aches with a profound emptiness that only your absence can bring. Today, on your 15 year birthday, I find myself grappling with emotions that are both overwhelming and indescribable. How I wish I could celebrate this special day with you, witness the joy in your eyes as you blow out the candles on your cake, and hold you close in a warm embrace.

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The pain of your kidnapping by your own mother has cast a dark shadow over both our lives, but even in the midst of this nightmare, my love for you burns brighter than ever. I want you to know, my precious son, that not a day goes by without thoughts of you consuming my every waking moment. Your laughter echoes in the silence of my home, and the memory of your infectious smile brings both tears and solace to my heart.

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I imagine you out there somewhere in a "home" you don't belong, facing challenges that no child should ever endure. My deepest prayer is that you find strength in the love that surrounds you, that the memories of our time together provide you with the resilience to overcome whatever hardships you may face. I want you to know that you are never alone in spirit, for the love that binds us transcends any distance or circumstance.

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The days without you have been long and arduous, filled with sleepless nights and the relentless ache of uncertainty. But through it all, I cling to the hope that one day, the doors of my home will open, and you will walk back into my live, filling the void that only your presence can fill. Until that day, I will continue to to hold onto the belief that love can conquer even the darkest of moments.

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On this special day, as you turn fifteen years old, I send you all the love and warmth that a parent's heart can muster. May you find moments of joy, may you feel the love that surrounds you, and may the universe guide you back into the arms of those who long to hold you close.

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Happy Birthday, my sweet Sean. Wherever you are, know that you are dearly missed, endlessly loved, and never, ever forgotten.

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With all my love,

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Your Father