Fatherhood Unplugged Episode 1 A Guide to Parenting Through Pain Without Passing It On
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Fatherhood Unplugged Episode 1 A Guide to Parenting Through Pain Without Passing It On
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Growing up, my world was painted with broad strokes of authoritarian colors, little room for error, and love that often felt conditional. The communication style was more commanding than conversational. If you didn’t toe the line, you faced the consequences. My dad wasn’t an evil man; he was doing his best with the tools he had. But his toolbox was filled with wrenches and hammers when we needed paintbrushes and palettes. Contrast that with what I wanted for my family now—a home where empathy leads the way, where communication is an open dialogue rather than a series of directives. I craved a space where love didn't have strings attached, where support was unconditional, not contingent on achievements or behavior. You see, authoritarian parenting can lead to compliance out of fear, but it doesn’t foster trust or emotional connection. Empathetic communication is about understanding and validating feelings before moving to solutions.