Episode 114: Becoming a Better Father: Navigating Through the Mistakes of Fatherhood With Bright Benson

The BBM Podcast: The Beautifully Broken Me

On this special day, we extend our warmest wishes to all fathers, dads, and men across the globe. Your immeasurable influence continues to shape our world in remarkable ways. It's impossible to express just how much your actions and presence mean to us! As we commemorate Father's Day, we've prepared a unique and inspiring episode that we hope will resonate with you. We welcome everyone to tune in and join us in this celebration.

Our topic, "Becoming a Better Father: Navigating Through the Mistakes of Fatherhood," is an eye-opening conversation derived from our wish to foster a world where fathers are more actively involved in their children's lives - physically, emotionally, and socially. It's undeniable that the absence of a fatherly presence is a damaging trend affecting the current generation.

In this episode, Bright Benson delves into the profound impact of the emotional unavailability of fathers, a significant contributor to many pressing societal issues, including crime, deviant behaviors, teenage pregnancies, child sexual abuse, and domestic violence. Despite its far-reaching implications, the issue of fatherlessness is often overlooked. Recent studies highlight the indispensable role fathers play in shaping their children's moral compass, self-perception, and sexual identity. Children who grow up with an attentive, loving father are less likely to live in poverty, rely on welfare, end up in prison, or experience early pregnancies.

So here's my message to all fathers: Your children need you. Your physical and emotional presence is vital. Your role in your family is pivotal, and you might not realize the depth of the impact you have.

I want to take a moment to honor my own father, Engr. Innocent Anaele. Dad, thank you for showing me that not all men are the same, and for positively shaping my mindset and emotional resilience. During my time of hardship, your unconditional love and support, despite the physical distance. Even when faced with societal pressure for a male child, you stood firm, refusing to waver in your love for us, your daughters. Your actions prevented the intrusion of additional family complications. The gratitude I feel for you is beyond words. So, on this Father's Day, I publicly acknowledge you, Dad, as my superhero. Alongside you, we celebrate all the incredibly amazing fathers out there. Happy Father's Day to each one of you. You are cherished and loved!

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Bright Benson, Dad, Visual Artist; Mentor, Educator, Realtor, among others.
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