Jess is back in the co-host chair today while Ashley is busy with mom life and Kyle is down bad with a torn bicep (send thoughts and prayers 😅). What starts as a casual catch-up quickly turns into an episode centered around one common thread: the unpredictability of a father’s love.

Ana shares the story of a dad who was mostly absent—but when he did show up, it left a mark that never faded.

Jackie grew up trying to navigate “two versions” of her dad—one warm and loving, the other manipulative and emotionally exhausting—never knowing which one she’d get.

And Gabbi takes us inside a home where her father’s presence meant fear, control, and violence, and the complicated feelings that came after his sudden death.

These stories explore what it’s like to grow up walking on eggshells, trying to make sense of love that feels inconsistent, and the quiet relief (and grief) that can come with distance.

Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions of child abuse, domestic violence, sexual assault, and emotional abuse.

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