The Father Wound-John Finch

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[@TheFatherEffect]

Thanks for letting me share my story Mark and for working so hard to help others share their stories! Greatly appreciate you brother!

[@TeamAwesomeDad]

Oh, another person selling something. No thanks

[@budgirl1368]

Love this interview. 💟👏

[@texaspineywoods3879]

You are an angel with the heart of a lion. Thank YOU for the courage to talk about that. Telling that story is the mark of a real man.

[@weshamiter6738]

I lived in Euless, Texas for 10 years. First time I’ve heard anybody say that online how about where they they have grown up! Thanks for your share.

[@jennyloohoo]

Your story was incredible. My finance's dad committed suicide 6 weeks ago and my fiance' found him. My Fiance struggles with alcoholism ( I am also an ex addict 6 years in Recovery) He was sober 4 years until last week when he left work because he was triggered and that is the last thing he remembers. He got black out drunk and drove. The angels were with him because he ended up just running into a fences and taking off fenders before passing out. Cop woke him up. He hasn't drank since then and he does not want to die. I told him he will have to have some therapy. We are from Oklahoma and he kind of has that toxic masculinity problem where therapy makes you sound like you are crazy but he wants to go for the kids and I. We are Christ followers as well. I was wondering how you knew which therapist was right for you?

[@troybrewer2576]

My dad passed in September of 2023...about 2 1/2 weeks before he passed he told me he was proud of me for the first time in my entire life and I am 54...he told me he was proud of the way I took care of my mother

[@ivaloowilson3524]

YOU HAVE MAJOR ANGER ISSUES 👹​@@newsouthwalesuploads.7509

[@msdemeanour]

Why did he have to wait until he was almost dead?? Not a nice guy.

[@Frenchie_007]

That is wonderful that your father was able to tell you he’s proud of you. You’ll always have that special moment with him that so many sons never get to experience.

[@troybrewer2576]

@@msdemeanour I think that is just the way men are from his generation

[@JohnDoe-xk1dv]

​@troybrewer2576 I used to say that about my dad troy as well. It's not true - it's a comforting lie. My dad is either autistic, emotionally wounded, or perhaps both. Quietly screwed with my psyche for decades - his withdrawn, quietly disappointed demeanor toward me. I thought he was doing (and pushing, badly at times) what he did out of obligation, not love. I sometimes still think it was the former. No child should get that, and some kids had it far worse than I did, like the guy in this video. I count myself lucky, in some ways, compared to many.

[@darlenebarnes-mn3ld]

I have never commented before but this hit home. My dad was so hard to be around. Always needed to have fancy expensive things. He had a bad temper. Genealogy research taught me so much grace for. He was a poor polish boy in a town that had few polish people. Teased and called polish pig farmer. Never feeling good about himself. His dad was a chronic alcoholic. It all clicked. I could forgive him. At 50 I finally got peace.

[@celinemccutcheon1988]

❤Darlene

[@jenn8459]

💛

[@antoniopizzolatotroia8754]

🙏

[@donnamays24]

🙏🏻♥️

[@loveblue2]

My father abandoned me when I was 2 years old. He was 33 at the time and died when he was 91. During those almost 60 years, he never contacted me to explain, apologize, nothing. He was simply missing in action. As I reached my teen years, I started asking myself, "...if my own father doesn't love me, what man will?" To this day, at 72, whenever I hear someone talk about their dad, or even hear a small child call out "...daddy!", it's like feeling a sharp knife poking my heart.

[@MeganCBoris]

My dad died by suicide when I was 12. My entire world flipped upside down. I can relate to this SO much! Thanks for sharing your story, John!

[@TiffanyJennings91]

Mark, this has to be one of the best, most needed, and most impactful stories ever told.

[@TheFatherEffect]

Thank you! Greatly appreciate you kind words!

[@unknown-sx8sn]

What about poor Rebecca!? How soon we all forget and move on to the next misfit 😢

[@TiffanyJennings91]

@TheFatherEffect it touches me deeply! My father was absent, and mom was an addict. I was broken until I met Jesus! 🙌🏼

[@TheFatherEffect]

@@TiffanyJennings91 amen. Share your story. Others need to hear it and know there is hope. 😎

[@Amanotavanta-yu3iw]

😂😂😂Wake up 😊

[@tysonmcmarlin7723]

I lost my dad February 20th 2022. 4 days before my 18th birthday, my senior year of highschool. Life has never been the same since. I miss my old man. I can confidently say before his passing he filled my cup of self esteem up, just as any parent should. A parents job is to fill their kids bucket of confidence and self esteem up, and he did that. Guys, it gets so hard at times, but make your old man proud. Sending love out to everyone.

[@Mr-Angelo0U812]

There's a lot of men & women who are out there angry & they don't know why. Truth.

[@1NONLY27]

My dad did the same thing. I miss him every day, but mad at him for doing it. Wish he was still here to ask questions.

[@thematriarchy2075]

You can get the answers by learning about his history. ❤

[@miriamalvidrez1409]

That's why it's important to ask the most random questions while friends and family are still alive. Take pictures. Have your memories so that you can answer the younger generation's questions.

[@catheryndenton1766]

What stands out about John is that his faith and religion helped him comes to terms but he does not push that on the audience. Just the forgiveness and understanding.

[@leanneadams2549]

Well love is about choice. It’s also called free will. So a Christian that’s been taught the true meaning behind Christs message is really about love and free will. I’m at work and will listen to this very soon ! ❤️💯🙏

[@sunsetstormx]

The beautiful thing is it's a relationship not a religion. Religion is just something man-made. But a relationship with the Father who actually designed you and created you is the most beautiful thing ever.

[@amandaparker5613]

My Dad passed this Month will make it a year ago . & I've been struggling a lot lately & I really needed to hear this. You know how they say God will show you I believe he just did. Thank you

[@afterthestorm221]

Your story was giving me goosebumps. I knew I had to comment when you said there was a date. My date is 2/21/20. That's the day I started my journey of forgiveness and change. It is possible you just have to believe you're worthy and you seek freedom from generational cycles of trauma.

[@SLiCkJo]

John, thank you so much for showing up and talking about your dad. I also have that wound -the silent father type, and the more I dig the more I understand how that has held me back so much in life. I still don’t know how to give myself what I longed for so many years ago, but I’m now very aware of that wound and I try to have compassion. It’s still hard letting myself feel the pain other than cover it, but I hope I can get to the other side, and be a good enough dad to my own son.

[@markmattingly2929]

Thanks mark im 62 i will never forget my dads honestly and forthcoming attitude towards me. He was beating me at a young age 1-7 years i dont remember or i chose not to see?? It makes no sense to me.. he let me know his TRUE love for me at the age of ages at nearly 45 i realize that he was beaten by his father and his brother!! I found alcohol and drugs was my favorite pass time.. anger, lack of caring who i was.. please share share share this father wound!! Its fucking soo powerful!!

[@carolseven3802]

Daughters too, desperately need their fathers. All little girls want two things, daddy and a pony.

[@sheystolz1960]

There is an awesome book called "The Boy Crisis" that connects. Fathers should be valued as much as the mother. Sir, you are a great blessing in this world.

[@briyithtriana2134]

some fathers...

[@kwpp7]

Children need their fathers! Or at the very least, strong father figures.

[@PhilippeArantesTina]

​@@briyithtriana2134some mothers too...

[@CarolynnMc01]

thank you for this, John. My father was a narcissist, mean, manipulative, cruel, hateful alcoholic who abused me in every way. He's dead, and I'm glad. I have tried to find forgiveness but it's very difficult. I've lived my life thinking everything that happens is my fault. I've always felt " less than" everyone else. He abused me in one way or the other for over 30 years. I'm 68 now, and it feels like I'm doing much better these days. You said something that really struck a chord with me.... "he didn't know how to be a father". I've never heard truer words. My father didn't even know how to be a person. Sending you all best wishes and blessings.

[@karimtabrizi376]

Sorry to hear

[@Anewday1979]

Thank you Carolynn for sharing your story. I feel drawn to say something of healing. As so many of us have had to endure and learn to cope and deal through all of these experiences and pain… I have learned through the years that the power of perspective is my greatest ammunition in my life in successfully dealing with the trauma. And it’s led me to transforming my traumas into my superpowers in helping others. Such a journey. We are the epitome of resilience and strength because of our experiences. Again perspective is vital. You’re an amazing human being who has made it through the darkest of valleys. Lit up by your soulful light like midnight fireflies. Always remember to shine. ✨ And be kind to yourself. I learned to love myself which was the hardest thing to learn for me. But when I perspectively viewed myself as that little boy who went through all of this stuff, I became his protector and safe guider. Much Love. You’re an amazingly strong, beautiful and powerful individual. Keep shining. ❤❤❤

[@sheystolz1960]

What an awesome testimony. So many men are walking wounded in this world! Bless you sir!

[@karenfryberger4260]

Most people are walking wounded. Not exclusive to men.

[@jasonmabry8526]

Thank you. I needed this video. To help me on not giving my daughter a wound.

[@taniadefaria8229]

Wow wow wow. What a fantastic interview. Generational curse is one of the hardest things to break. My husband committed suicide when my kids were 12, 16 and 18. My one son has never dealt with it. I am the mom/dad for them. Not a easy task but they excelled in life so far. ❤

[@jenifermayben9144]

Same. My husband also self harmed ( hand gun ) & the effects it's had on our children, particularly our son , has been hard to say the least. This guy's story hits home with me.

[@unknown-sx8sn]

How, Now, Brow, cow 😂😅

[@James-m3o5x]

Found out my Dad died when 16 then found out he left this world a little younger than I am now.By his own hand. Great interview

[@Indigo00eyez]

It really is about forgiveness. Mark I recently emailed you about forgiving my father all thanks to you in a radio video interview. It’s been 50 plus years, 11 since he died. I’m still happy he’s not on this planet but by forgiving him I’ve removed the weight from my soul & the abusive voice from my mind. Thanks again ❤

[@arsondarksea]

That takes a lot of strength. God bless you in the name of Jesus Christ, who is the name above all names & the only way to Heaven💖😊

[@miriamalvidrez1409]

How do you forgive someone like that?

[@Indigo00eyez]

@@miriamalvidrez1409 Its up to each person. My dad was awful in every way possible. A few years after he died, family members told me how bad he really was. I was SO ANGRY, had I known it I would have disowned him! He was huge on family secrets! I kept that intense level of anger for 8 years, then I saw Mark talking about it & it’s like he was my angel?? I immediately forgave. Just know that no matter what anyone says, forgiving & choosing if/when is 100% up to you. You don’t HAVE to do anything.

[@reginagriffiths9571]

@@miriamalvidrez1409I think only truly through the love that Jesus gives you!! That is what worked for me! I could absolutely not be able to do it without Him.❤🙏

[@venturi934]

How do you stop the daily rumination re-playing all of the angry memories and betrayals?

[@yellowstonekv959]

Listening to this man and reading the comments make me feel blessed to have had an amazing and loving Dad. He's been gone for 12 years now and miss him every single day. I'm sorry for the folks who had a dad that didn't know how to be one.

[@captnghosteyes]

I’m adopted and I grew in up a single mother who suffers from depression/anxiety, and I also suffer manic depression/anxiety and borderline personality disorder. I say all that to say, I 💕 her with all my heart. She’s not perfect, nor am I. I struggle with a mother wound. But, meds and therapy are my saviour!

[@jankubicek1432]

😅❤😅😅😅😅😅[

[@Amanotavanta-yu3iw]

Meds are mess ! Read The Book Of Mormon

[@KillaQueenFred]

Wow ur never too old to learn something.... 53 yrs old and I just learned of this.... Father wound.... Makes so much sense 😢

[@ivaloowilson3524]

​@newsouthwalesuploads.7509 Your really one sad human. Prayers for your healing🙏🏾🫀

[@RheaBerty]

I really enjoyed hearing your story John! Fathers are so important and impactful on their children’s lives. Thank you for the work you do to help others who have issues due to their fathers. Such important work you are doing!

[@RenaeKillian]

Thank God some people are brave and strong enough to share testimonials like this!

[@1428monsterdrink]

This one really hit home. My dad took his life when I was 11 months old. I used to wonder if it would’ve been worse having memories of him but it doesnt really matter. Im 28 and its affected me my whole life and left me angry at a man I dont even know. Its taken me till about a year ago to let go of that anger and turn it into compassion. Thanks for this amazing interview ❤

[@peteavery9590]

Great interview. I know John personally, and he is indeed a great man, full of compassion, and has been an inspiration to many, including myself.

[@garybrunet6346]

I made peace in the last five years of my dad’s life. My stepmom was a controlling woman and controlled every move of my dad. When she passed away my dad realized what he missed out on with my children, my loving wife, my grandchild and me. He did not know how to use the words I love you. My wife and I taught him how to use those words. My father passed away in March of this year. He was 95 years old. Every time I see my children, I always tell them that I love them, unconditionally! Given the right circumstances, things can change inter-generationally ❤️🇨🇦

[@bottombracket]

You don’t forgive someone to let them off the hook, you forgive to let yourself of the hook.

[@catheirs]

This discussion on forgiveness is such a blessing. Thank you.

[@mitsuman5555]

Amazing guest. Such a valuable conversation.

[@GracieNadine]

What an incredible man. It is really cool to know that people with such emotional intelligence and wisdom exist. Sending a hug for you sir.

[@kris-1011]

TY John for this WONDERFUL MESSAGE I think it’s my FAVE YET! ! ❤ Mark these interviews are getting better and better!!!!

[@little-miss-happy]

Mark we really need so many of these so we can learn to forgive and heal and find peace

[@pacibaco]

Extremely well spoken and honest good guy . Really appreciate it it’s been therapeutic for me !

[@samv8932]

❤this conversation. It touched me deeply and could relate on many levels. Lost my Father when I was 19. The battle in my own mind has been constant because I never got to prove to him that I am what he wanted me to be.

[@sharynbailey4235]

This is an especially powerful story! I have both - a mother wound, & a father wound. And I have been working hard in therapy for 4+ years. Even before therapy I was adamant not to continue the trauma that had been inadvertently inflicted on both my parents, which they had inadvertently then inflicted on me, on my 34 year old son. I chose to be different, and he was still affected by my not being diagnosed with c-PTSD until he was 14. Was proud to say for a very long time that 'intergenerational trauma stops with me' but it is so insidious that it will need to stop with him.

[@sharps147]

It's been a long time since something resonated with me. Thanks so much for sharing yourselves - John and Mark

[@KyleAnneMcCory]

This guy is amazing! What a tribute to his Dad's life that he is doing this and helping so many others who suffer from having an absent father! Redemption through forgiveness!!!

[@verycooltricks8176]

I’m really enjoying these stories, not all addicts and 304’s but a look into the battles we are all fighting and we pass these people every day on the street.

[@gracereeves5790]

A terrific story of emotionally and spiritually healing.

[@jmasscott173]

This interview was beautifully impactful. Thank you so much, Divine Men!

[@student22044]

16:34 this hit me like a lightning bolt when I realised forgiveness wasn’t about forgiving another person but instead inwardly forgiving ❤ such a revelation and so healing, and in my case, absolutely nothing to do with religion. Everyone deserves their own forgiveness, regardless of your beliefs ❤

[@ashleyporter2029]

I would love Mark to tell us his life story. It may not be riddled with the hardships and trauma that those he usually interviews experience, but it would be interesting to get to know the man behind these interviews ❤

[@sup393]

Joe Rogan did a good interview on him. Also No Jumper interviewed by a guest of his Sharp a Pimp. Both on KZbin

[@thematriarchy2075]

Watch him on NPR or NPS, can't remember, but you will find the interview

[@MrJames-tw3so]

September 13,1999 my dad died of a heart attack, I was 11 years old. Lost is the prefect word for it. So much of his story is just like mine. I couldn't go to my mom, all the kids at school knew my family and my dad(he was a really nice guy) and I was treated different, kinda like pity, I mean I get why they were like that but still sucked. I know my dad died in a "normal" way but man its similar. I started to smoke pot in HS and dropped out. I eventually spend my mid 20s to 5mths ago (35 now) using oxys then fentanyl. Im 5mths clean now but Im still seriously lost and dont have any clue what to do next. I havn't finished watching this video and dont think I can right now, this is all just too heavy for me.

[@msdemeanour]

Stay strong & stay off drugs. You will be ok 💌

[@angelacarlton1550]

Congrats on your sobriety! Take one day at a time, you've got this!

[@ddz1375]

Well done on the sobriety. Give yourself time to know yourself. Being anesthetized for so very long eaves a person extra sensitive to any sort of stimulation whether it be physical,emotional or educational. Ease into this new life friend. Answers will come when they come. You can't make a cake bake quicker just because you want to eat cake, you've got to let the process do it's thing. Bless you and remember, you only have to stay clean this minute and all we get it one minute at a time.

[@Juneebug18]

I am not going to pretend I know what you're going through. I as a fellow human being am proud of you for becoming sober. Even through your pain, you can overcome what you intend to. Don't let your story hold you back. My story on my dad isn't great, and daddy issues are common for women. We have to feel the triumph. If you can stand woman artists. Look up Bishop Briggs, Triumph. You're a human being, give yourself some love.

[@MrJames-tw3so]

@@ddz1375 Today was my birthday and I didn't eat cake so yeah im taking it slow, maybe alittle too slow but sobriety still walks beside me instead behind me, and all the msgs of kind words. My dad dead has really rocked me to my core, I think about him about 80% of the day(atleast he was a good dad and very funny) I have learned through pain comes wisdom(through the awful grace of God) and the 5 stages of grief are very real and true. It just need to more points. Each one will take a different amount of time, you also may not go through them in order of list, and last is the most important one and hardest one is the last one...acceptance. It is also the most painful one and I havn't reach it, and some of us never do.

[@elisagamble9082]

Beautiful Christian testimony! Anything we accomplish, like forgiveness, is an astonishing feat. But to turn around and give God the credit makes a special difference that will last for eternity, because we are humbled and freed from common, natural tendencies for narcissism ... which is the entire point of having a belief in God. It's to widen one's world from "self" to "the heavenly creator did this" ... not just me. If people do whatever, only for humanly, temporary reasons, their work/gifts/presence will be only for that in which is of this Earth flesh. Grateful, is it to have the opportunity to become one with the "before, now and forever." All else is dust.

[@indirademiraj9417]

Thank you Mark, I've watched countless episodes of SWU... but this was different. I am happy that John has found forgiveness and is the best person he could be. John, God bless you and yours. This was an interview that will touch more people than you could imagine

[@etbearflags8046]

Didn’t expect to shed a tear on a Monday morning. Good one again Mark you are the man!

[@keeper6458]

Same...

[@istateyourname4710]

John, we have parallel experiences. My Mom took her life when I was 15. You find yourself emotionally stunted for (approx) 4 years after such trauma. Even today, when someone asks about my Mother~they don't get it & want to know why. There is not enough understanding of the disease of depression & I'm hoping we can turn the tide on that eventually.❤❤

[@SFVGIRL]

John, thank you for sharing your experience and life story with us. You've stirred a lot of deep feelings others have and its beautiful. ❤

[@lynnc8188]

I’ve never heard it referred to as a “Father wound”. That’s so perfect. I never felt like I made my dad proud but aging has taught me that he just didn’t know how to express his feelings. I make a point of telling my children that I love them everyday and that I am proud of them. They are grown now and have children of their own and we are so close. Single mom success story right here!! lol

[@taneshablack1283]

Yes mother wound is the other. Some men resent their mothers or have been hurt by them and they carry that with them into all of their relationships. Unaddressed issues often birth babies.

[@lisahinton9682]

@lynnc8188 I will never understand why people write a perfectly normal viable comment then end it with "lol." It simply makes you look silly. Also, I, and many more who usually remain silent, despise the "Single Mom Badge" that 99% of you wear. (You should be embarrassed, frankly, that you laid down with a loser of a man, and usually, more than one loser of a man, at that. But instead you go through life expecting accolades and special treatment. Sickening, really.)

[@thematriarchy2075]

I think it simply is a sign of not wanting to come off ostentatious, to add something like "lol" to the comment. ​@@lisahinton9682

[@ggrthemostgodless8713]

""I’ve never heard it referred to as a “Father wound”...."" You never heard of this bc is not real, it is an invented term, one more among thousand new terms in all this new "psychology"... and YOUR story is no good bc you tuned out fine without all teh "journeys" etc... you get no interview bc you didn't become an alcoholic and had no issues and you KNEW what the right things to do were for your kids, you didn't say "Oh my dad abused my mom so that must be what is normal" you had enough brains to know better, but you and people like you get no interviews!!

[@lynnc8188]

@@ggrthemostgodless8713 I don’t want an interview jackass. I am 17 years sober from crack cocaine and grew up with an addict for a mom. What is the matter, r u jealous because your life is so miserable? Go take another drink and go to bed troll! 😂

[@Snorky_88]

Great story. Makes me fortunate I grew up with a father. Can't imagine not having one. Must feel terrible.

[@jeffm5099]

This should be the most watched video on your channel. Thanks so much for sharing this story.

[@melissabrewer8864]

He nails it in everything he says!

[@softsoundwhispers]

Currently renovating my kitchen and have been putting your videos on daily to listen to which makes it less lonely. This story really spoke out to me and touched my heart. What an amazing story of healing ❤

[@dorothybentley6429]

I am so glad I had the best daddy in the world he passed away in 2007 but I have never stopped loving him .my dad was named John.

[@kimdougay6374]

AWESOME INTERVIEW!!! Thank you Mark❤

[@suzystone244]

Hi Mark. John. We need more stories like this. I forgave my father. I had to. He passed 1989 in his sleep. Glad I told him I love you before that❤

[@unknown-sx8sn]

We need Rebecca’s input!🎉

[@cindyrobinson8603]

I wish I could help my older brother. He has finally given his life to Jesus, but the pain from our past still echoes in his head. Mark thank you for your channel. I learn so much from it. Much love sent your way! 💗

[@sheystolz1960]

My dad is 80y/o. When he was in college his father killed his mother then killed himself. She was going on her first date after the divorice. He did attempt to kill her date and wounded him for life. My dad said he would do like you,think he would see his parents in strangers faces. He was 22 and my mom was 17 when they got married. They are still married and wonderously in love with each other. About 4yrs ago my baby brother died in an accident,he drove into a river and drowned. Its a total miracle that my dad was such a great father and is still is the most tender and loving guy. About 6 months ago, I found a neighbors accounting of what happened that night. Bullents were flying into their house. Crazy Oh, my father loved Yahua. His relationship with Yeshua made him into the great man he still is. I cherish every minute with him still. I see him at least every week. Hes my daddy my hero! He reads his bible every morning. He taught me the greatest love in Yeshua.

[@msdemeanour]

Good for you 🙄

[@Mr-Angelo0U812]

​@@msdemeanour😜

[@Dwight201989]

I had a similar experience without my biological dad,my story differs however in the fact I had an absolutely amazing step father that gave his all to me,he was the best man I ever knew strength guidance comfort,he’s passed on now,but I have carried the lessons he taught me Onto my daughters and the importance of being a great role model for them,they deserve the world and i intend on being that for them.

[@Mkaythen]

I just wanted to say thank you Mark for bringing a light to the world in one of the most powerful, yet painful ways. Giving ones a chance to speak their story; giving them the chance to tell others why they became the way they are, giving many of them possibly the drop of hope others sapped from them. Including the ones who’ve gotten into some taboo situations. This is incredible! You kept so many people here longer. Even though there are ones who are too ingrained in their ways to change, you gave them a chance to be heard anyway. These interviews are something many today need to see. Many people tend to only care about such things only if its happened to them as well, which is basically apathetic.That’s not the case with a heavy amount of people, but I feel like people who aren’t empathetic to these things, are the ones who need to see this. This is refreshing to see, despite the depths of pain, loss, and suffering most Interviewers have going on. They’re strong, and so are you. I couldn’t handle this as well as you. Thank you for doing this. 💕

[@ivaloowilson3524]

Well said 👏 ✨️Mark's interviews are life changing. Sending love and light ✨️♥️✨️

[@kostasbessas7943]

One of the best ones yet. Please do more of these 👍🏼

[@greglarsen2123]

What a wonderful man! This topic is so necessary to our communities! So relatable and impactful! I truly enjoyed hearing his story. Bravo to you both for being so brave and bold in telling your stories. This is so beneficial to many! ❤

[@RadRedhead222]

Amazing interview! Thank you, both!

[@criptrip0079]

My birthday Feb 20th 1983, I knew it was a special day not only for me but for many others God bless and forgiveness help the soul heal 🙏.

[@beautifulthornbirds]

Totally awsome interview! You both were great and what an eye opener! Thank you for filming this and all the rest that many folks don't even realize they can learn from. I appreciate your work.

[@ilovebuyers]

This interview is AMAZING - it has helped me so much today!

[@rpierce7004]

Awesome story and talk, For all of us even if this wasn’t our experience. We live amongst people with wounds such as this and this helps to understand where they may be coming from and not to judge.

[@tiffanybazemore3058]

This is a valuable video, a real blessing.

[@oceanstaiga5928]

Man I don’t even know how my dad grew up and he’s been in my life all along and still very much is. Some people burry the stories of trauma is what I believe.

[@jend2915]

Excellent as always Mark. I watch every video I can. What a fantastic contribution you make in increasing awareness of our current state of humanity. May your portraits be a catalyst for positive change and the positive evolution of our human family. You are a stellar human being and an excellent role model. Keep up your amazing work! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@joan-annhenry9836]

May God continue to richly bless you my brother as you share about Him ✝️💟

[@aaronhewlett2067]

What a brave man to share his story in such a candid way.

[@valentynakessova2285]

This interview just hit home. Thank you for sharing your stiry

[@chrischristoferson1191]

My father loved his children with all his heart. He made mistakes and we forgave him before he passed away from cancer 15 years ago. ❤

[@pamwolger2850]

Thank you for sharing what a breath of fresh air after the last video I couldn't watch Britton. I love this outlook on life. Real men go to therapy ❤

[@pie0ful]

Love to see the heroes that are making a profound difference in others. Mark included. Transformation comes from getting real...and healing from forgiveness....it can come from religion...therapy...group counseling..meditation...but its available always!

[@patrickhassing120]

“All forgiveness is is understanding” Mark is right on. Atonement is at-one-ment.

[@ZachariahtheMessiah]

People do not need to forgive their parents. Many people have patterns of letting people take advantage of them, a faun response, and having manipulative parents is at the core of that. Forgiving your abuser keeps you open to abuse. Forgiving yourself is the important thing.

[@ashharper001]

I relate to this and have felt very resistant to forgiveness. I agree with understanding. I agree with therapy and self healing and living a healthy life. I’m not sure what people mean by forgiveness 🤔 it feels like you have to really be into Jesus to understand this?

[@imaz2616]

As a young man I've learned from many older men in this society to never blame your father before knowing the full story just like we do our mamas. Father's in this country are no longer appreciated and suffer alone with no power over their family because they are not the father. The STATE is the father of their family. So they slowly die silently. I'm blessed to learn this early in life. Also know the mother who raised your father's because that has a lot to do how they turned out also. This was a honest and genuine story sir👌🏿💪🏿

[@JeffMTX]

I had that. The awful rejection subsided when the kids moved out.

[@debraj6384]

What a profound interview❤ This man is great at telling his story and can reach many people with this interview I would love to get the book or watch the movie he referenced❤❤❤

[@michelada.mp3]

"The men that I know that had an engaged, involved father in their life, they walk with a confidence, and a courage and a boldness..." Growing up without the guidance of my parents, I engaged in a whole lot of stupid bs all in an attempt to discover my self worth. I sometimes feel envious of those who had a supportive upbringing. You're right. They seem so sure of themselves. It's like they got a head start in life, while I'm spending my adult life unlearning and desperately trying to catch up.

[@keelynnemalek8498]

I love this, I grew up with an alcoholic father who was also suffering from depression and low self worth. I have came to realize this since becoming an adult & unfortunately he died of stomach cancer when I was 15 but looking back I feel for my dad and the hell he went through when he was a child. His father died of Polio when he was 14 and he ran away because my grandma was an extreme Jehovah’s Witness. So he never had a father figure either, he was just trying to maneuver through life as a young, broken man but he had such a pure kind soul who just struggled deeply. I would give almost anything to sit and talk to him now, I forgave him many years ago and miss him deeply 🤍

[@izzydeadyet7336]

My dads been an alcoholic my whole life, I’m 40 now. My mother has been married to him over forty years and she’s totally strait. In my opinion, they would have both been better off divorcing when I was a kid, they put me through hell with all their drama and bullshit. I was an only child and felt invisible while they chased each other around the house screaming and trashing things. I’d often be in my room ,door closed and even then they come crashing in with their fights and involve me, even at ten or less years old.. I remember being woken up this way many times, by them fighting outside my door or by them crashing into my room to include me in their fights. Then have to go to school the next day and get bullied, come home and have no one to talk to, for years! I never wanted to become a drunk like my dad, but I became an opioid addict at twenty, and still am , so addiction still got me even if I thought I was not going to become my father it still happened.. to this day if I spend any time at my parents place or in a car with them it’s never ending, they still fight like children and it’s like a flashback to my childhood.. my father has a drinking problem yes, but he’s a good guy! He was always someone everyone liked while my mother was always miserable and starting shit. She still treats him so poorly it’s miserable and I can’t stand it.. I often say to myself I don’t know how he stands it! Oh right, he drinks! I told him if he treated my mother the way she treats him, he’d be in prison, it would be considered domestic violence.. she’s always on him about his drinking, meanwhile she’s a huge enabler, goes to get it for him, then puts him down so badly he’s just used to it.. looking back it makes perfect sense why I turned out how I did, but my mother is so perfect she won’t admit to any wrongdoing, just that she doesn’t drink, do drugs and worked her whole life, and that makes her better than us!

[@deborahdinglemouse7707]

Agreed FORGIVENESS comes through understanding and then comes COMPASSION

[@paulacrawford5209]

I swear if I close my eyes he sounds a lot like Matthew McConnehey

[@maryhumphreys2931]

Agree

[@KellyM-gv3bo]

Omg I was just thinking the same thing!

[@amyhendricks3627]

I was looking for the right place to put my comment 😊 this is a pretty intense discussion and all I had to say is that sounds like Matt ?!? 😀 He sure does!✨

[@laverdadescatolica5]

Haha I got that as well 😊

[@NarrowRoad1000]

Powerful story. Thank you for sharing.

[@catie5669]

Might be my favorite yet! Makes SO much sense that people view the Heavenly Father as their earthly Father. Thank you John!

[@917hazel]

Mensch💕You are helping ppl heal.

[@rachelamberkirby8934]

Amazing interview ❤

[@NickPappapetru]

Suicide is the last stage of depression 😢

[@dianaholy1738]

This is the first time I hearing of this "father wound". I too had a father wound. Thankfully, I received an apology from my father before he died. He too was damaged by his mother. I understood, as a young college aged woman the hurt he must have had inflicted upon him as a young child. I got it! From then on, I had a different type of relationship with him. A respect of sorts. He had his cross to bear. I forgave him for all the hurt.

[@NarrowRoad1000]

Absolutely phenomenal !!

[@stephenstuckey]

Hey man I never even met my dad. Have no idea who he is. Perhaps that is better than knowing him and losing him...?

[@popspille7124]

When I was 3 my dad died in an accident at work. The only difference in my comparison to John is that my problem with my father was that I assumed him to be perfect. I never saw him fail or be wrong or anything like that. So I felt like I could never live up to what I saw in him. My turn came when I realized that he was a flawed human and that if was actually doing the best I could do for my family, that he would be proud of that. It's weird now that I'm older than he lived to be.

[@davidbanner9344]

This one hit me hard, really hard! Your best interview in my humble opinion. Thank you Gentlemen!

[@JohnMiller-oz7gv]

Another great interview. Thanks guys.

[@juliemackenzie1978]

Both parents are so important to have in your life. So sorry that he lost his father at such a young age. So important to have those role models. Thank you for sharing this video with us. 👍🇨🇦😊

[@OpalAllen-j8r]

Exactly. I had wonderful parents, but I believe I have cried more tears than any living soul..(manic-depressive with psychosis.) Three of my brother also had this condition. On the whole, I've come through a storm.