In this deeply personal episode, I reflect on my relationship with my father—one shaped by warmth and emotional presence, long periods of absence, and the complex realities of addiction and mental health.

I share memories from childhood, the impact of family dynamics and conflicting narratives, and what it meant to seek connection again as an adult and as a parent. This episode explores how love can coexist with grief, how fear can influence our choices, and what it means to choose safety without losing compassion.

There are no neat conclusions here—only honesty, reflection, and the ongoing work of learning to trust one’s own voice.