The Truth About Growing Up Without Dad - Anthony Douglas

Why does growing up without a father leave such a lasting mark — and what does it really take to heal from it?In this honest and emotional episode of Gent’s Talk (E#159), host Samir Mourani sits down with Anthony Douglas to explore the hidden impact of fatherlessness — the pain, the resilience, and the identity struggle that so many silently carry. From childhood abandonment to becoming your own role model, this conversation breaks open the emotional truth behind one of the most overlooked experiences in men’s lives.This episode shares a raw, unfiltered look at what it means to grow up without a dad — and why, for some, it becomes the fuel to grow stronger, wiser, and more self-aware. Whether you're healing from a similar past or trying to understand someone who is, this conversation will resonate deeply.Topics Covered:- What fatherlessness really does to a child’s identity- Why emotional abandonment is so hard to name- Finding strength without a father figure- How absence can sometimes lead to growth- What it means to become the man you neededWhether you’re looking for reflection, redemption, or real talk — this episode delivers it all.🔗 Connect with us:Subscribe ► /@gentstalkpodcastWebsite: https://gentspost.comInstagram | TikTok | Facebook: @gentstalkpod🎙️ Credits:Host/Producer: Samir MouraniCreative Director & Executive Producer: Steven BrancoA STAMINA Group Production#fatherlessness #mensmentalhealth #gentstalk #healing #fatherhood #menshealth #identity #selfgrowth #mentalfitness