A Lovely Gift
Douglas Springsteen told his superstar son that he “wasn’t so good” to him, where Bruce replied with: “You did the best you could.” According to Bruce, that moment changed their relationship immediately. “It was a lovely gift. A lovely epilogue.” On his battle with depression, Bruce said that it lasted for a long time, but didn’t affect his playing.
Patti Scialfa and Bruce Springsteen, Photo By Debra L Rothenberg/Shutterstock
“It sneaks up on you,” were his words. He made sure to credit his wife Patti for playing a significant role in helping him through it, telling him that everything was “going to be okay.” Patti also helped him become more secure in his doubts about being a good father to his children. When you think about it, it’s hard to imagine The Boss worrying about being a dad.