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What happens when a child of immigrants grows up in a home filled with pressure, misunderstanding, and emotional distance—and then becomes a father himself?

In this powerful episode of 15 Minutes with Dad, host Lirec Williams sits down with Deryck, a father reflecting on his turbulent journey through adolescence, rebellion, and personal growth. Raised in a strict, achievement-driven immigrant household, Deryck’s early years were marked by conflict, miscommunication, and a strained parent-child relationship that left emotional wounds he carried into adulthood.

🎯 In this episode, you'll explore:

• How cultural expectations and generational gaps shaped Deryck’s identity and choices
• The consequences of unresolved anger and rebellion during his youth
• The pivotal life lessons that changed the course of his manhood and fatherhood
• What it means to reparent yourself while trying to be a better parent
• The shift from guilt and regret to emotional resilience and intentional parenting

💡 Deryck doesn’t shy away from his past—he owns it. And through honest reflection, he reveals how the pain of being misunderstood by his own father became the fuel to break cycles and parent with presence, empathy, and clarity.

Whether you're navigating your own immigrant upbringing, rebuilding after mistakes, or learning to lead your family differently than how you were raised, this episode will remind you: your past doesn't disqualify you—it prepares you.

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🎧 Tune in now—and witness how Deryck transformed rebellion into redemption, and pain into purpose.

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