Breaking the Cycle: Healing Fatherhood and the Impact of a Father’s Absence
What does healing look like when you’ve never had a father to model it for you?
In this heartfelt episode of 15 Minutes with Dad, host Lirec Williams sits down with Edwin Jones for a vulnerable, truth-filled conversation about navigating fatherhood while healing from a fatherless childhood. Together, they explore what it means to show up for your children—emotionally, consistently, and with intention—even when you didn’t have that modeled growing up.
🎯 Inside this episode, you’ll explore:
- The emotional impact of paternal absence and its effect on a child’s self-worth
- Why the difference between a mother’s presence and a father’s emotional presence matters
- The unique identity-building journey for fathers reclaiming a role they never experienced firsthand
- The concept of healing fatherhood and how showing up—despite past wounds—can spark generational healing
- How supportive fatherhood means adapting to what your child needs, not what you were given
💡 Edwin shares how he continues to redefine his fatherhood identity through grace, presence, and daily choices—not perfection. His story is a reminder that it's never too late to become the father your child needs, and that intentional healing leads to deeper, lasting connection.
Whether you're raising kids while navigating old emotional wounds or seeking insight into how intentional parenting transforms families, this conversation will ground and inspire you.
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