Growing up without a father changes you. It shapes how you see yourself, how you define manhood, and how you show up in the world. In this episode of Dear Legacy, I open up about what it was like navigating life without a blueprint and what it means to become the dad I never had.

I talk about the gaps absence leaves behind, the pressure of learning manhood from the wrong places, and the weight that comes with becoming a father when you’re still healing parts of yourself. This isn’t a how-to guide it’s a real conversation about vulnerability, identity, emotional health, and showing up even when you don’t have all the answers.

Legacy isn’t just about money or success it’s about emotional presence, consistency, and breaking cycles. I’m still learning in real time, still chasing answers, and still choosing to be present. If you grew up without a father, are raising children of your own, or are trying to build something better for the next generation this episode is for you.

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Till then go define it, build it, live it.

Why you should listen -

I grew up without a father and now I’m raising a son of my own.

This episode isn’t about blaming the past. It’s about confronting it, learning from it, and choosing to show up anyway. If you’ve ever questioned your identity, struggled with manhood, or felt like you were building life without a blueprint this conversation is for you.

This is about presence over perfection. Healing while leading. And building a legacy in real time.

Chapters-

00:00 Introduction: Becoming the Dad I Never Had
03:04 Growing Up Without a Father
06:06 Navigating Manhood Without a Blueprint
08:57 Media, Masculinity, and Identity
12:01 Redefining Manhood
14:58 The Blessing and Burden of Fatherhood
17:57 Laying a Foundation for the Next Generation
21:01 Learning From Our Children
29:24 Raising Myself While Raising My Son
32:55 Generational Legacy
34:44 Healing the Inner Child
39:14 Chasing the Ghost of My Father
44:20 Presence Over Perfection
49:41 Building a Legacy in Real Time