S3 EP 11: Navigating Absent Father Figures

Take Care Warnings: discussions of parental abandonment, grief, trauma, emotional complexity, fatherlessness, voluntary abandonment, family dynamics, and the impact of growing up in single-parent households.

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In this episode, Esther, Eniola and Joy dive into the emotional complexities of growing up without a father and the impact fatherless-ness has had on our sense of self. Together, we explore what it feels like to grieve a parent who is still alive, navigate the trauma of voluntary abandonment, and discuss how the absence of our fathers has shaped our lives. We also reflect on the challenges we faced growing up in households led by our mothers, and how these experiences have influenced our relationships and personal growth.