Girl is ashamed of ‘dirty’ dad who works as coal miner, cries as he takes mic at her graduation
Shame and Pride: A Daughter’s Journey Sabrina, 18, felt ashamed of her coal miner father, Pete, fearing ridicule from her friends. As graduation approached, she dreaded his attendance due to his “dirty” appearance. Pete, a devoted single parent since Sabrina’s mother died, brought her two gifts: a beautiful dress for her and a suit for…