EPISODE · Feb 26, 2026 · 1H 22M
52. Patton and The Father You Get
from Menfolk Journeys · host Chris Foster
How can you reconcile your memories of your father, when doing so becomes painful, embarrassing, and leaves you with a feeling of loss?Patton has had to think about his sonhood experiences with his alcoholic father, and the destructive wake he grew up in. It wasn't until he was older and became his own father that he dedicated time, heart, and energy to writing down his own reflections and feelings. And, perhaps in doing so, he could begin to heal himself and even arrive at a place of forgiveness and understanding.Because, if you don't forgive, how can you move forward? How can you think about the future if you're still clinging to the past?You can find his book, The Father You Get: And the Ones You Make, Believe In, and Become, on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Father-You-Get-Believe-Become/dp/1506486983Support the show
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How can you reconcile your memories of your father, when doing so becomes painful, embarrassing, and leaves you with a feeling of loss? Patton has had to think about his sonhood experiences with his alcoholic father, and the destructive wake he grew up in. It wasn't until he was older and became his own father that he dedicated time, heart, and energy to writing down his own reflections and feelings. And, perhaps in doing so, he could begin to heal himself and even arrive at a place of ...
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