The Fear of Repeating Patterns in Relationships Co-Parenting and Being Involved

Rick Church shares his story of resilience and growth, starting with his parents' divorce when he was young. He grew up in a volatile and violent environment, with his father being physically and emotionally abusive. Despite these challenges, Rick found solace in football and worked hard to improve himself. Following his father's decisions, he moved schools multiple times and eventually found success in high school football. Rick's relationship with his mother suffered due to the distance and financial constraints, but he has since reconciled with his father, although their relationship remains strained. Rick shares his experience growing up with a father who lacked self-control and struggled with anger. He describes how his father dominates conversations and never asks about Rick's day or well-being. Rick also discusses the impact of his father's back injury on his life choices, including his decision not to pursue collegiate football. He talks about the challenges he faced during his first marriage, including a lack of stability, poor communication, and a lack of understanding of how to be a husband. Rick also shares his experience navigating the family court system during his divorce and the difficulties of co-parenting. Rick shares his experience of fighting for custody and more time with his children after his divorce. He emphasizes the importance of not giving up and being a fighter. He discusses the challenges of the court system and the bias towards giving primary custody to mothers. Rick also talks about the importance of co-parenting and being involved in his children's lives. He shares how he turned a negative situation into a positive one and focused on being the best father he could be. Rick highlights the significance of reading books, attending divorce recovery workshops, and having a support system. He concludes by encouraging listeners to be intentional and have a positive attitude.