Writer Daan Heerma van Voss: 'I told my mother: if you continue with this now, you will lose me as a son'

Daan Heerma van Voss reflects on his complex relationship with his father in his new autobiographical book, sharing intimate letters written after his father's death. He discusses the challenges of physical affection and the emotional impact of his father's passing, describing it as both painful and liberating. Daan reveals how his father's inability to express happiness affected their family dynamics and his own childhood experiences. He acknowledges the struggle of reconciling his father's shadow with his own identity, ultimately finding strength in understanding their relationship better.