Don’t be sad about what you may not have had, because that may be the thing that showed you what you are and what you do have. Learn from everything. Never give up!

Meeting my biological father and our very short lived relationship (if you can call it that).

Shortly after my dad left I gained a step-dad. We butted heads then became pals only for him to leave and never come back.

I felt it would be a good idea to give some back story on growing up with my mom. She was very present and involved.  She made sure we always had what was needed and more.  She was very successful.  A curveball was thrown and exposed more than I think she wanted.

More info on my dad and thoughts on optimism

My perception as a kid and how it transformed today. Turns out your dad my not be your father.

Events that helped me to be in the place and mindset needed to navigate something so big.

Some additional detail on feelings and history to put it into perspective.

Episode 1 goes over the main reason I am doing this podcast.  It was something very difficult to face and there was only one way to begin to overcome it.