Some of the hardest conversations… are the ones we never had.

In this deeply emotional episode of the How To Battle Podcast, Carlos opens up about his childhood, running away at 13, and the relationship he had with his mother.

This is not a conversation about blame: it’s about understanding, healing, and releasing resentment.

Carlos shares what his younger self truly needed—love, security, and protection—and how the absence of those things shaped his path into the streets, gangs, and ultimately prison.

But more importantly, he reveals how he found peace by reframing his past—not as something that broke him, but as something that led him to his purpose.

This episode is for anyone carrying pain from their childhood, struggling with forgiveness, or learning how to move forward without resentment.

💡 In This Episode You’ll Learn:

What children truly need: love, security, and protection

How childhood pain can shape life decisions

The difference between running away vs being pulled toward something

How to release resentment toward your parents

Why your past may be part of your purpose

How to forgive without needing closure

The impact of absent or struggling parents

Why you shouldn’t blame your parents forever

How to create your own family and reality

The power of acceptance and gratitude in healing

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