Not everyone experiences the same person in the same way — even inside one family.

In this episode of Ashes to Aligned, I share a fuller picture of my dad. While his drinking shaped some of my earliest patterns, that’s not the whole of who he was.

My dad was complex, layered, deeply spiritual... and one of the kindest, most generous people you could ever meet. He also spent the last 35 years of his life sober — showing up every day as the very best version of himself.

I also share the moment when I realized just how different my brother’s perspective of our dad was from mine — and what that taught me about family, memory, and healing. Because here’s the truth: two people can experience the same person in completely different ways. Neither is wrong. Both are valid.

In this episode you’ll learn:

• Why siblings (or spouses, or parents) can walk away with very different versions of the same story
• How addiction, dysfunction, or stress shows up differently depending on your role in the family
• Why honoring your truth matters, even if others don’t see it the same way
• How reclaiming your perspective can be a powerful step toward healing

💌 Gentle reminder: Your truth matters. Your story is valid. And you don’t need anyone else’s approval to honor it.