The greatest disservice I did to my son was to be a single parent. It was the most thoughtless thing I have ever done and he's still suffering 35 years later. It's difficult not to beat myself up. I can only stumble onto interviews like this and counsel our growing family on the importance of active fathering. Appreciated this very much.
Oh Valarie, I have so many regrets too, I think every mother does, no matter what. The you who walked in those shoes 35 years ago was doing the best she knew how. There is hope and redemption and healing for your son and for you and for my son and me and all of us!! Life is a classroom.
I'm sad you learned this lesson the hard way. Thanks for helping make sure that it doesn't make it to the next generation. Here with resources, if you need anything.
Sometimes I wonder how my brother was able to turn into an emotionally healthy man despite the aggressive, narcissistic example set by our Dad. This spoke to that. So many boys deserve better role models than they get. I would argue that a single mom is better than a psychologically abusive father being present.
How about _hunting_/fishing instead of _battle_? I don't think all cultures were forced to engage in war. 🤔
The greatest disservice I did to my son was to be a single parent. It was the most thoughtless thing I have ever done and he's still suffering 35 years later. It's difficult not to beat myself up. I can only stumble onto interviews like this and counsel our growing family on the importance of active fathering. Appreciated this very much.
Oh Valarie, I have so many regrets too, I think every mother does, no matter what. The you who walked in those shoes 35 years ago was doing the best she knew how. There is hope and redemption and healing for your son and for you and for my son and me and all of us!! Life is a classroom.
I'm sad you learned this lesson the hard way. Thanks for helping make sure that it doesn't make it to the next generation. Here with resources, if you need anything.
I failed in the worst way. I’m honestly really struggling with where to go with it.
Hang in there! This is not too big a challenge for God!
Google my name. I fail all the time. I use it as fuel for an improved future. You will too.
Lots of truth in this.
Sometimes I wonder how my brother was able to turn into an emotionally healthy man despite the aggressive, narcissistic example set by our Dad. This spoke to that. So many boys deserve better role models than they get. I would argue that a single mom is better than a psychologically abusive father being present.
How about _hunting_/fishing instead of _battle_? I don't think all cultures were forced to engage in war. 🤔
Yes your brother’s example speaks to the resilience that we often discount as possible when having these types of conversations!! There is hope!