Unlearning What My Father Taught Me | Ep 127 w Cory L Hughes | The Dear Son, Show

In this deeply moving episode of The Dear Son Show, host D. Johns welcomes Cory L Hughes for a powerful conversation about fatherhood, personal growth, and overcoming childhood trauma. Cory shares his emotional journey of growing up with an angry father, dealing with authority issues, and how those experiences shaped his relationships and parenting style. From discussing his tumultuous childhood in Chicago to re-evaluating love and commitment after a life-changing divorce, Cory's candid reflections offer invaluable lessons for fathers and sons alike. This episode is a must-watch for anyone looking to understand the complex layers of manhood and fatherhood. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more compelling conversations! 00:00 Introduction to the Dear Son Show 00:18 Meet the Guest: Cory L Hughes 00:26 Fatherhood and Life Lessons 01:28 Growing Up in Chicago and Texas 02:42 Impact of a Father's Anger 03:31 Struggles with Authority and Anger 04:40 Realizations and Reflections in Adulthood 09:32 Fatherhood: Breaking the Cycle 12:23 Challenges in Relationships and Parenting 16:40 Lessons from the Past and Moving Forward 32:15 The Importance of Being Present as a Father 33:42 Reflections on Divorce and Fatherhood 35:09 Challenges of Blended Families 36:28 The Pain and Realities of Divorce 39:34 Redefining Love and Marriage 43:02 Lessons Learned and Moving Forward 53:14 Intentional Parenting and Legacy 55:54 Business Success and Future Plans 58:35 Encouragement and Final Thoughts #theDearSonShow #Fatherhood #Raisingboysandgirls #FamilyTalk #singleparents #adultchildren #Parenting Follow Cory: https://instagram.com/thecorylhughes Also, if you've made it this far, don't forget to: 1. subscribe to the channel, 2. turn on the notifications, 3. like this video, 4. leave a comment, and 5. share this content with someone who needs it. The DSP: https://thedearsonpodcast.com Support the podcast by supporting our sponsors: Shop DSN Merch: https://dear-son-merch.creator-spring.com/listing/the-dear-son-show Love Kisha J Studios: https://lovekishaj.com My Ebook: https://stan.store/JohnsandCo Let’s connect socially: https://instagram.com/thedearsonpodcast https://facebook.com/thedearsonpodcast The Three Foundational Pillars of the DSP Community 1. Reveal trauma 2. Heal from trauma 3. Help through telling stories of it all “Better Man. Better Father.” The Dear Son, Network ® Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dear-son/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy