#38 - A Son's Perspective On His Parent's Divorce with Eli

In this week's episode, we sit down with none other than Ben's older brother, Eli! Similar in voice only but nothing else to the discernible eye, Ben and Eli take us on a spirited discussion down memory lane. Eli candidly describes how he helped raise Ben and care for their mom during her struggles with raising the children following their parents' separation and divorce. Offering his perspective on the challenges of a child growing up with divorced parents, Eli portrays a complicated relationship with his dad, while at the same time exhibiting peace and understanding that comes with age and experience.

In a moving tribute to their late brother Phil who died tragically in a motorcycle accident, Eli shares how it impacted his life and how he marks the anniversary of his death every year in a moving tribute with Phil's favorite foods. We also get into Eli's various brushes with potential death and how he always has managed to stay one step ahead. Witty and hilarious, Eli's energy is infectious, and you are sure to walk away not only thoroughly entertained by Eli's candor but also enriched from Eli's perspective as a child of divorce. Enjoy! Contact Us to Share Your Story: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://toodadtoquit.com/contact⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Chapters:

00:00 Learning to Play the Piano and Relationships

00:51 Stories of Dads and Representing Children in Divorced Families

03:06 Gratitude for Encouragement and Learning / Reminiscing about the Past

05:51 Recalling Stories, Expanding Business and Moving Back to Manhattan

08:44 Reminiscing about a past event and Growing Up in a Divorced Families Environment

14:54 Taking Care of Someone and Powerful Stare as a Teacher

17:13 Carrying a Burden and Taking Care / Changing Relationships

20:42 Forming Relationships at Work and Dealing with Depression

23:13 The Journey of a Friend with Epstein-Barr Virus / Making Ben Laugh and Love for Acting

29:11 Appearance, Sending Pictures and Unusual Experiences

32:32 Belief in Destiny and Karma / Reflections on Personal Experiences

35:19 Discussing Personal Loss and Family Separation

39:57 Taking Phil Skiing and Coping with Loss

42:38 Spending a Night in Funeral Home and Memories of a Brother

47:03 Favorite Meals and Birthday Celebrations / Impact on Sibling Relationships

48:53 The Impact of Divorce on Father-Child Relationship / Discussion Topics for the Podcast

50:31 Enthusiasm for Being on the Show and Exploring Divorce Dynamics

52:57 Religious Guests and Reflections on Past / Perspective

01:00:26 Reminiscing about Mrs. Munson, Parental Communication and Childhood Memory

01:02:23 Reflections on Parents and Upbringing / Personal Experiences on Relationships

01:06:42 A Story of Suspected Infidelity and Dealing with Divorce

01:09:37 Discussion on Father's Perspective and Improving Relationships

01:11:30 Leaving the Past Behind and Emotional Connections and Differences in Upbringing

01:17:20 Navigating Breakups and Loss / Finding Hope After Losing Everything

01:21:41 Proudest Moments of Raising Me

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