EP 24:Shifting Fatherhood Dynamic

[@IamReginaGorman]

Andre get the big brother award. I wish my brother was supportive and protective. Mom you’re doing a good job.

[@Mizz_Vee]

He really does

[@ThatChickKim]

Chile, Dre about to make ME cry 😭😭!! He's SUCH a great brother!

[@BetterBodyCrew]

Me toooooo 😢 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@Mizz_Vee]

Dre is the epitome of what a mother wants in a son. He is simply AMAZING❤

[@birdhen1]

Ariel, you are doing the Lord’s work with your children. You could give a master class on communication. I’m in tears!!!

[@aiesha726]

I think having a close big brother is such a flex for Hailey...she doesn't realize it yet but she does lol. I sometimes realize my 14 year old daughter talks to boys because she wants that big brother protection aspect but they always end up wanting to date her and shes not looking for that. I just love all these kids.❤

[@Ambi444]

Hailey doesn’t realize how many girls crave this relationship with their father or brother! I wonder if she has trauma from Affection! Cause Ariel seems so loving to her kids… maybe that’s just Hailey… but i pray she grows into accepting and receiving that love for both men/guys in here life. Hailey you are a gift, and deserve to be loved , because you’re so kind, and sweet, and an amazing person, from what we get to see. She doesn’t have daddy issues, but maybe a little hint of Philophobia… it will get better overtime… we adore you Hailey 💚💚💚

[@Ambi444]

& another thing… we need so many more Andre’s in this world because, even though it’s not his cross to bear, there are so many kids in this world that commit suicide because they just feel so all alone the home life not really going well, and then they go to school, they feel isolated, by their appears, they’re walking in the hallways, looking down, seeing if someone will care, or they’re getting bullied, I grew up in a town where we watch the Degrassi the one with Drake was on, and the dude who was bullied, one day had a breaking point where he shot up the school, everyone handles it differently, but being isolated does not feel good for any of us, unless we need a break because we are social most of the time.. we adore you, Andre, I wish I had a mother like Ariel growing up…😭😭😭

[@NikeCortez14]

Lordt yall got me crying this morning ❤ Dre is a gem of kid im glad Hailey is opening up. As always great job mama ❤

[@martytay6604]

Ariel this podcast is needed. These episodes with your kids should be shared with young mothers heck old ones too. I admire how you give your kids a voice along with them being respectful. Andre you are an awesome big brother.

[@aminasmith2842]

Agree! She helping me break the ice with my 12 year old. I’m loving this for her

[@Monet_beaut]

I absolutely adore these kids and this family as a whole. Their relationship is so beautiful ❤😢

[@badaboone1268]

I respect Hailey’s perspective on time/knowing a person as the foundation of “friendship”…there are certain eras in life that the label is used so loosely! That’s a great mindset to build on!

[@UnusuallyUsualStudios]

Awwww Andre is such a blessing 36:17

[@telayahrobinson2097]

This is such an amazing conversation, I’m crying with you guys😭 I don’t have kids but I teach communication skills to kids in different age groups and I feel that young people are one of the most oppressed groups of people, because many parents/adults often don’t see kids as individuals, but as an extension of themselves. Based on Andre’s “It’s okay to be alone” and Hailey’s “I’m just sticking to myself” I can tell that you’ve guided your kids to be confident and secure within themselves because you allow them to have their own voice. It doesn’t seem Hailey lacks emotion, but maybe just hasn’t found her own way to express herself just yet! I hope she gets to explore that as she navigates highschool! This family dynamic is so refreshing to see❤️

[@DeVasteyAnnaize]

I loooooove Andre breaking her down @36:00 He truly LOVES his sister!❤❤❤❤

[@grandmanifesto5226]

Beautiful. I really can appreciate how open you are with your kids and the safe space you've created for them.

[@Jazz56589]

Ariel, cheers to you! These young people are wise and WOKE!

[@tyoniagardner614]

There is absolutely nothing better than a brother!!! We Love you Dre!!!!

[@cassywatchy]

I wish I had these types of conversations like this when I was a freshman. I needed this.

[@_theallpurposewoman_]

Hailey you are such a good kid. I hope you give your dad a lot of grace as he is trying to be more into your life now. With time it gets better.

[@kaylaomar4268]

Question: Do you think Haley attitude towards her relationship with people and lack of emotion come from her dad not being in her life for years

[@amark8786]

15 minutes in I LOVE BROTHER ENERGY keep it up. MOTHER your doing great, know that❤️

[@akbossman9318]

Ariel Ariel Ariel 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 Thank you for sharing these conversations with your kids. As a single mother of a new teen trying to navigate my way, I need these

[@amandabrantley6866]

He is so right with what he said to her and it is a older sibling thing, they all do it❤.

[@mzjayb3370]

Ariel you are an amazing mother!! I love how you communicate with your children. Thank for sharing your life with us. 💐💐💐

[@Zarisma02]

Im so glad I found you all on tik tok because the way you speak to your kids is the way I would like to when I become a mom one day this is such a breath of fresh air

[@marako4761]

Hailey is a great big sister for holding Terrel feelings and making space✊🏾❤‍🩹💕

[@wmulbah1]

Loved this conversation! As someone who’s father does not try at all and does not want a relationship I will say, from I can tell, you’re lucky Hailey. Having an estranged dad that tries is rare.

[@o7lulu07]

Man, the amount of times I cried during this 🥺

[@ShayKaayy90]

Ariel you have done such an amazing job with your kids…Dre is such a good big brother, I love their bond so much!!

[@0428loveme]

Love it, you raised that man. I'm crying, too.

[@Kvngjc]

I love this pod I love the openness the courage and love displayed thru the way you all communicate with and for each other wishing you all nothing but continued blessings going into this new year

[@UnusuallyUsualStudios]

Y'all making me cry now 😩🙊37:12

[@soulblacklady]

She has a great understanding of the word friend. Most adult doesn’t have that grasp on the word. Good for Hailey. On the other hand she may need to have a private therapist to help with her father uneasiness. Has her dad been in the military all of her life? Does her dad understand her emotional trauma? She is a lucky girl to have a dad who loves her endlessly. Tell Dre she doesn’t like his hovering. She loves him for being there but she requires a little more space. Best of luck to all of you. 😂😂

[@mawnee3000]

Ok, this podcast got me in the feels!! Ariel, you are an excellent Mom.

[@jailenemarie2772]

BTW, Dre, is gonna be great in college lol! I see him being super involved. You've raised such a beautiful family, Ariel.

[@shakeerawilliams8664]

Hailey has the same personality I do and I’m an adult. I understand her 100%. You have AMAZING children and you are AMAZING

[@GodsFavoriteDaughter.x]

Dre is a great big brother! He’s lived and experienced enough to know it’d be best to watch out for Hailey

[@sd4777il]

This is my first time listening to your podcast and I’m so happy I did. Thank you for sharing your family with us. I love the way your communicate with your kids and how confident/safe the feel to express themselves.

[@ericas810]

Woo, I had to watch this episode in 3 parts! 😢 Hailey reminds me of me growing up. Ariel, you are raising up good kids 👏🏾 👏🏾 👏🏾 Keep doing what you're doing

[@shontaebrown2189]

My goodness you have amazing children which means that you are a phenomenal mother.

[@amandabrantley6866]

I understand what she is saying about her brother because I went to high school with my older sister and cousin. They were the same way as he was and still are buy it dose give over protected. It is still the same way she has to find a way to just get use to it.❤

[@carlabrown42]

Ahh Ariel you did your big one with these kids. She will appreciate him one day..

[@KimGib15]

This is a beautiful convo. I’m glad yall were able to have this.

[@jasminewilson1182]

You getting opp wrong is HILARIOUS 😂😂😂

[@MayceTraughber]

As a new student at a school and first time in high school I enjoyed this pod cast a lot and wish I had a brother like Dre !!

[@mel267ful]

My gosh what an absolute sweetheart, wish my big brother was like dre

[@MsBentliesha]

It's 5 am ... who's cutting the onions gosh! Love you guys...beautiful episode

[@jprincetv2332]

I Love This Keep Coming With The Fire 🔥🔥🔥 Content.. Just Know Ariel That You Have Raised Some Really Great Kids & No Matter What You Have Gone Through Together As A Family It Doesn’t Show.. You Have Smart, Caring, Thoughtful Children & That’s All As A Parent You Could Ever Ask For.. Hailey Just Know Your Brother Lovesss You ❤He Going To Always Feel A Sense Of Protection For You & The Younger Siblings Because It’s His Job As The Oldest & Trust He’s Showing You Nothing But Love.. Also give your Dad Grace He’s Messed Up & Thank God Your At A Age Still Where He Can Still Right His Wrongs Give Him The Grace To Try & Be Open Up To It & After This If He Lets You Down You Can Let Him Go But Give Him Another Chance.. Keep Up The Work Ariel I’m Proud Of You Black Queen 👸🏾 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🫶🏾

[@lifewithashleiii6810]

i relate to Hailey when she said she felt like she was getting kidnapped when she had to go sleep at her dads house when she was young. I went through the same things when I was growing up but I am now 20 and my relationship with my dad has gotten somewhat better but i would say it took a long time to get to the place we are at now. after I graduated high school I blocked him and didn’t start talking to him again until this year it was hard for me to talk to him because of how absent he was in my like but it came to a point where I was like if he is will to try then i’m not going to not give him a chance.

[@dynayaharper237]

I loved this episode thank you for sharing you and your children with us💗

[@UnusuallyUsualStudios]

She will be fine and get used to it eventually God help them both❤️18:35

[@sherenachristmas5557]

Amazing big brother! Great conversation about father-child relationships!

[@meghandenning319]

i was hailey in high school i didn’t have any friends and i was always on my own and i kind of grew to liking it because it was what i was used to

[@gerthyeugene5203]

Why am I crying?!

[@aminasmith2842]

It’s hard for me to leave ig nd come watch on yt😂😂😂but ur topics be sooo dope nd relatable that I finally found my way over here! ❤

[@safiedilwynter1225]

I listen this episode on Spotify, but watching it hits different 😢❤❤

[@tyoniagardner614]

Not yall got me crying at work

[@brielynn14]

Can I tell you that me as a grown woman has learned so much from a 14 year old child.. I am one that has been in a lot of aspects of life

[@sundaydavis8200]

Andre is a great big brother ❤

[@falyntaylor492]

Beautiful episode!!

[@marlob4922]

I'm not crying.. Pass me the tissue please

[@Jalen373]

I have a very similar story to your daughter's kidnapping story, I believe I was the same age as she was when she recalled her story as well. I'm now 30, with w/2 of my own sons and I still remember that moment. Lol Over time things get better, but it's amazing what we recall from our youth sometimes.

[@monku54]

Such a good podcast

[@UnusuallyUsualStudios]

That's right she is still little to understand fully 22:14 Its not God’s will for one parent to raise a child and whenever it happens it shows

[@tyoniagardner614]

Dre you are doing a great job 😂

[@shekiajohnson7287]

Great conversation

[@amirahayana3511]

Dre is so funny yo😭😭😭😭

[@y.felder1778]

Dre got everybody crying.

[@UnusuallyUsualStudios]

Yea thats right Hailey 👍🏾 24:19

[@UnusuallyUsualStudios]

Aww 😊11:05

[@theprincessdivam7695]

Great video. New subscriber.

[@devoniquebarrett-jones3658]

I just the relationship you all have

[@blackgirlmagik8190]

Ariel asks a lot of leading questions and indirectly steers the conversation and her children’s responses. Not just in this interview

[@GodsFavoriteDaughter.x]

I feel like she knows her children and tries her best not to put words in their mouths, giving them the opportunity to express themselves but leads the conversation because of offscreen experiences she wants them to talk about on the podcast so she does a good job with transitions to topics she wants to bring up.

[@blackgirlmagik8190]

@@GodsFavoriteDaughter.x I disagree

[@KimGib15]

LOL! Dre’s protection is teeeeew much but he’s doing the right thing. I’m conflicted!

[@aminasmith2842]

I really Love Dre so much 😢I never had a brother 😂like wait I never had siblings I’m an only child. But if I ever had a sibling Andre would be what I want❤

[@Ohhmy.]

loveee her. beautiful girl n so are you mom

[@danielledelbeau7196]

Either Hailey loves it or not, it's gonna be like that her whole life so just get used to it and enjoy and take all you want from him😊😊😊😊. I know what I am saying. Im in the middle of 2 brothers😂😂

[@unkownperson8100]

21:26 they said his name 😭

[@GodsFavoriteDaughter.x]

train your opps 🤣

[@amark8786]

23 minutes in and you birthed armor Good and bad

[@briannageorge4245]

🫶🏾💪🏾

[@beyvieques]

Dad = Mutual

[@JazzieLove1000]

🥹🥹 this is beautiful! I definitely had to grab the tissues!