Episode 3- The ones who stay behind

In this episode of Ho‘omanawanui, I reflect on what it means to be shaped by the people who raised us, guided us, and left pieces of themselves behind in us.I open with the story of my uncle, the kind of man whose presence, humor, love, and lessons stayed with me long after certain moments passed. His role as an uncle reminds me how powerful family can be, not just through titles, but through the way someone shows up, teaches you, and leaves a mark on who you become.Then I sit down with my longtime friend James to talk about the loss of both his mom and dad, what grief looks like when it comes in waves, and how losing your parents changes the way you see life, family, responsibility, and fatherhood.This conversation is about grief, memory, legacy, and the people we carry with us. It is about the ones who are gone, the ones who stay behind, and the strength it takes to keep moving forward.