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ken terry's avatar

I understand your message so very well. While my father was present, he was never really a father, and I purposely determined to be better than that. But I was blessed with a father-in-law who gave good counsel so I didn't have to entirely wing it. You overcame without that help. Job well done, pops!

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Adam B. Coleman's avatar

Thank you and I appreciate you sharing your experience too.

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BeadleBlog's avatar

Love this clip and looking forward to hearing more.

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SBC's avatar

Damn that describes exactly how I feel about my dad. I appreciate you sharing that.

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Adam B. Coleman's avatar

You're not alone for sure. It's my pleasure to share my story and connect with others through our shared unfortunate circumstance.

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Elizabeth M Rokita's avatar

This was so good. One I can relate so well to it. It’s how I felt when I became a mother and didn’t know how to be a mother as I had no mother figure in my life. I grew up with my mother who had 4 kids by age 21. She was still a kid. I took care of her and all my siblings, so she could have freedom and do what she wanted. I can think of things I could have done better, but also much was just as good as it could be. I felt just like that. I knew I wanted to be a better mom. I did my best. I am so happy you emerged because you are going to have a real impact on fathers and maybe some mothers too. I love what you said about time. Blessings to you and your family.

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Adam B. Coleman's avatar

Thank you for sharing your story. I do appreciate when people can relate and they tell me their experiences. Thank you for the kind words.

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Kaylene Stringers's avatar

So many good Dads missing time with their children due to the family court which is a toothless tiger. Giving false hope in a believe all women society that holds men guilty until proven innocent and even then in my sons case we have had 4 sets of orders by consent she has not adhered too over 6 years after she absconded Inter state and back to court we go. He was a 6 months old baby when we last saw him and my grandsons smile lit the room when my son came in to sing, play and laugh with him . Now 6 yo and we have been made strangers. BM Hates her ex more than she loves her son and she uses his autism diagnosis as an excuse. Alienated Grandmother from Australia 🇦🇺

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Adam B. Coleman's avatar

I'm so sorry to hear this. I pray things will change.

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Kaylene Stringers's avatar

Thank you .it's coercive control and abuse using family court.

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