In this episode of Brother to Brother, hosts Raymar and Jamal unpack parentification — when children take on parental roles due to addiction, neglect, or family crisis. They share personal stories of growing up too fast, the coping strategies they adopted, and how those patterns show up in adult relationships.

The conversation explores the emotional costs and unexpected resilience that come from parentification and offers practical steps toward healing: naming the problem, setting boundaries, and allowing yourself to receive care. This episode is a compassionate guide for anyone who carried adult responsibilities as a child and wants to reclaim their childhood and wellbeing.

In this heartfelt episode of Brother to Brother, host Raymarr delves into the challenging topic of fatherhood behind bars. The episode highlights the silent struggle many black fathers face as they strive to maintain their roles as providers and protectors from within prison walls.

Listen to candid conversations with incarcerated fathers who share their experiences of longing, hope, and resilience in maintaining relationships with their children despite physical separation. These touching interviews reveal the courage and determination needed to parent from a distance, emphasizing that love and responsibility do not end with incarceration.

Join Raymarr as he also shares a personal connection to the topic, discussing the impact of incarceration on his own family and shining a light on the unyielding spirit of these fathers who refuse to give up.