He wasn’t just “strict.” He was unpredictable. Distant. Maybe even dangerous. In this episode, we’re stepping into the silence left behind by the father who didn’t show up—or the one who showed up in all the wrong ways.

Whether he was cold and withholding, violent behind closed doors, or the kind of man who demanded obedience but offered no safety… this one’s for you.

We talk about:

• ​ The psychological impact of emotionally unavailable and abusive fathers
• ​ How this wound shows up in adulthood (especially in relationships)
• ​ The myth of the “good provider” masking harm
• ​ Signs you’re still trying to earn a father’s love that never existed
• ​ And how to begin reparenting yourself when your father never did

This isn’t about blame—it’s about breaking the cycle.

If your inner child still flinches when the door slams, this episode might finally explain why.