Mountains Can’t Rise Without Earthquakes RIP CHICO (My Daddy)

Send us Fan MailDiscover a journey filled with life lessons, resilience, and personal growth. We start this voyage by honoring my dear father, Charles Monroe, Chico Everett Sr., and anyone who's ever felt the sting of losing a loved one. I weave a tapestry of emotions as I share an excerpt from my book, "It Can't Always Be Night," a tribute to my father. It’s a reminder about cherishing our parents while we still can.As we navigate through the episode, we explore my journey from the hospital to my grandmother's house. You'll hear the story of how the army walked into my life, and how that path, though challenging, brought about resilience and hope. There are difficult lessons too, and I share one such encounter with a chief officer. It's an uncomfortable yet illuminating experience about personal growth and self-discovery.Towards the end, you'll find an emotional tribute to a dear friend I lost. Here, you'll see the loneliness that lingers after losing a close one. But remember, we are all Wonder Women and Wonder Men, with an immense capacity for strength. As you tune in, be prepared for a roller coaster of emotions, a testament to the human spirit's resilience, wrapped up in the wisdom that comes from riding life's highs and lows.Support the show