Justin Stark of Dad From A Distance shares a raw, honest conversation about parenting from miles away. We explore heartbreak, resilience, and how fathers stay present despite the distance. Now available.

Justin Stark of Dad From A Distance shares a raw, honest conversation about parenting from miles away. We explore heartbreak, resilience, and how fathers stay present despite the distance. Now available.

Justin Stark of Dad From A Distance shares a raw, honest conversation about parenting from miles away. We explore heartbreak, resilience, and how fathers stay present despite the distance. Now available.

Justin Stark of Dad From A Distance shares a raw, honest conversation about parenting from miles away. We explore heartbreak, resilience, and how fathers stay present despite the distance. Now available.

Today on the podcast, we sit down with Justin Stark, known as Dad From A Distance, for an honest and unfiltered conversation about what it truly means to parent from miles away — not by choice, but by circumstance.

Justin shares real-life experiences that shed light on the emotional, practical, and psychological challenges fathers face when distance becomes part of the parenting equation. We talk about the heartbreak of missed moments, the frustration of limited influence, and the constant effort it takes to stay connected in a world that often overlooks a father’s perspective.

But this episode isn’t only about struggle — it’s about resilience. It’s about showing up anyway, building trust through consistency, finding creative ways to stay present, and redefining fatherhood when the traditional picture no longer applies.

Listeners will walk away with tangible strategies, renewed hope, and the reminder that even from far away, a father’s love still has the power to shape a child’s life.

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Most fathers don’t walk away because they stop loving their kids. They walk away because every door gets slammed, every visit turns into a war. Sometimes stepping back is the only way to protect the child from more pain.

Why it’s important: Because too many children grow up thinking, “Dad left because he didn’t care.” The truth is often the opposite—fathers are forced out by constant conflict and rejection. Sharing this truth helps kids (and even co-parents) understand that stepping back can be an act of protection, not abandonment. It breaks the cycle of blame and brings compassion into the story.

📖 Earned, Not Given is coming soon.

—Rinaldo

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Discover the heartfelt stories of John Rinaldo—author of Remi’s Journey, Rediscovering Vancouver, and Dancing Letters. Each book inspires hope, healing, and wonder. Available now on Amazon.

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Most fathers don’t walk away because they stop loving their kids. They walk away because every door gets slammed, every visit turns into a war. Sometimes stepping back is the only way to protect the child from more pain.

Why it’s important: Because too many children grow up thinking, “Dad left because he didn’t care.” The truth is often the opposite—fathers are forced out by constant conflict and rejection. Sharing this truth helps kids (and even co-parents) understand that stepping back can be an act of protection, not abandonment. It breaks the cycle of blame and brings compassion into the story.

📖 Earned, Not Given is coming soon.

—Rinaldo

Enjoyed this? Fuel me ☕

Discover the heartfelt stories of John Rinaldo—author of Remi’s Journey, Rediscovering Vancouver, and Dancing Letters. Each book inspires hope, healing, and wonder. Available now on Amazon.

The Positive Pen is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.

Most fathers don’t walk away because they stop loving their kids. They walk away because every door gets slammed, every visit turns into a war. Sometimes stepping back is the only way to protect the child from more pain.

Why it’s important: Because too many children grow up thinking, “Dad left because he didn’t care.” The truth is often the opposite—fathers are forced out by constant conflict and rejection. Sharing this truth helps kids (and even co-parents) understand that stepping back can be an act of protection, not abandonment. It breaks the cycle of blame and brings compassion into the story.

📖 Earned, Not Given is coming soon.

—Rinaldo

Enjoyed this? Fuel me ☕

Discover the heartfelt stories of John Rinaldo—author of Remi’s Journey, Rediscovering Vancouver, and Dancing Letters. Each book inspires hope, healing, and wonder. Available now on Amazon.

The Positive Pen is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.