Ever look at your kids and see echoes of your own struggles?
Today, Larry Hagner dives into a powerful and often uncomfortable truth: the unhealed wounds we carry as fathers can cast unseen shadows on our children.
Inspired by the Netflix series "Adolescence," this episode unpacks the subtle yet significant ways our unresolved childhood pain impacts our ability to connect with and truly support our kids.
Larry uses the story of Eddie and Jamie from "Adolescence" to illustrate how even well-intentioned dads can unintentionally pass down emotional scars if they haven't actively confronted and healed their own pasts.
It's not about blame; it's about awareness and the courage to break free from generational cycles.
In this raw and honest episode, you'll learn:
- The subtle ways your own unhealed childhood experiences can manifest in your parenting.
- How unresolved pain can create emotional distance and hinder genuine connection with your children.
- Why repeating the mistakes of our fathers is often an unconscious act rooted in our own unresolved issues.
- Practical steps you can take to begin confronting and healing your past wounds.
- The profound impact of emotional presence and intentionality in breaking generational cycles.
This episode is a powerful call to action for fathers to step up—not just as providers, but as emotionally aware men who are committed to healing themselves for the sake of their families. It's a guidepost on the journey to living and fathering more intentionally, creating a new legacy for the next generation.
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