Over a decade ago, I lost everything—my job, my family, and my sense of purpose. I was once a hopeful man with big dreams, but after my repair shop went bankrupt, depression took hold. I couldn’t provide for my wife, Rebecca, or our daughter, Harriet. When I lost my job as a waiter, Rebecca, frustrated and disillusioned, left me, taking Harriet with her.Alone and defeated, I struggled to rebuild my life. I moved to a new city, worked odd jobs, and eventually found stability, but loneliness consumed me. I missed my daughter,