Rob Hlavaty
Rob Hlavaty
Parker Knudsen - Learning to be a Man Without Your Father | E06
Parker Knudsen - Learning to be a Man Without Your Father | E06
Parker Knudsen - Learning to be a Man Without Your Father | E06
Monday 5th December 2022
Join Parker Knudsen as he discusses losing his father to suicide, growing up without paternal guidance, and tackling unhelpful societal messages. Listen now.
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Get the buttons here!Growing Up Fatherless: Parker Knudsen's Journey Through Grief and Manhood
To be a man you need love, you need to experience love, you need to feel love, and so being a man is giving back really and giving back that love and showing the next generation or the younger guys what it takes and hopefully to do it better than what we had in my later years.
Imagine losing your father at the tender age of 14. In this episode of Writing on the Walls, host Rob Hlavaty sits down with Parker Knudsen, who faced this heartbreaking reality when his dad took his own life. Parker opens up about the immense challenges of growing up without his father's guidance and the emotional rollercoaster that followed. From feelings of guilt to navigating societal expectations placed on young men, Parker's story is both raw and inspiring.
He shares how he has dealt with the loss of seven friends to suicide and the unhelpful messages young men often receive about masculinity. This episode dives deep into Parker's personal journey of self-discovery, vulnerability, and the importance of forgiveness. It also sheds light on the rising rates of suicide and explores postvention strategies. If you're looking for a heartfelt conversation that tackles tough topics with honesty and empathy, this episode is a must-listen.