The speaker recounts the story of reuniting with his father after 34 years apart, facilitated by his mother's invitation. He also shares advice on learning to play guitar and improving musical skills.
The speaker expresses the desire to have a family and feeling regret for being too harsh with a potential partner. They also discuss the value of having family and wanting to have that family feeling.
The cultural norm of teenagers leaving home at 18 is not feasible for every family and is largely driven by the banking system to make extended family members pay for multiple households. Good relationships with your children are important for a healthy marriage.
The saying "all unhappy families are unhappy in their own way" contrasts with happy families, who are all happy in the same way.
A transcript telling the story of a lost six-year-old girl who was helped by her family and a good Samaritan on a highway.
The speaker reflects on the regret a father expressed for prioritizing his career over spending time with his family.
The speaker receives a surprise package of popcorn at the office, and realizes it was sent by their parents.
Shandel struggles to find a ride to bring her daughter Candy home. She receives offers of help, but is hesitant to rely on others.
The speaker reminisces about his childhood and how his father was his hero.
The speaker reflects on how they mistreated their family in the past and how they regret not getting to know them better, realizing that they were just being a nuisance.
A person and their father are being interviewed about their family history but the interviewer's questions seem suspicious to them.
Growing up as the only girl among her family of men, the speaker felt invisible and feared being orphaned if something happened to her sick mother. Despite this, she held onto the hope of finding love and starting a family, but was also scared of the unknown of what lay behind that wall.
The speaker shares how they navigated family dynamics and the importance of knowing one's role, particularly in family obligations, to maintain healthy relationships.
Ashley's love for religion and family remained constant throughout her life, but balancing family and school was a challenge. Despite her husband's increasing work hours, they both still loved being parents.
In life, we encounter various people who come and go. It's important to understand that family is not just limited to blood relations, but also those who we choose, and those who choose us.
Dylan finds a new home with his Aunt Nancy and her family. They honor and cherish the memory of Dylan's late mother, Carmela, through keepsakes and annual celebrations.
The unhealthy competition and work culture are splitting families, not young men. The gender struggle should not be set up as sperm versus egg, as all of us are the product of sperm and egg.
This transcript snippet touches on family dynamics and how a podcast like Stuff You Should Know can bring people together despite changes and differences in family relationships.
The speaker discusses his relationship with his father and how he still feels connected to him even though he has passed away. He talks about how he used to wave to his father at every football game he played and how he still misses him, especially on the anniversary of his death.
A son reflects on the precious 15 years he spent playing and spending time with his father before he was unsure if he would be able to do anything again following a devastating accident.
The speaker reflects on family photos and interviews relatives to learn more about their personal histories and family dynamics.
The speaker reminisces about her loved one who used to send her cards on every holiday including Halloween, Easter, and Valentine's Day, and how much she misses her. She also shares how much she idolized her mother as a child despite not fully understanding the conflicts between her and her grandmother.
In this podcast, the host discusses surviving holidays with family and loved ones by setting realistic expectations and boundaries while also showing compassion towards others.
In this episode of the Unplanned Podcast, Sarah and Derek B discuss Derek's near-death experience after falling off a 30-foot cliff and the impact it had on their family. They also touch on the hurtful comments they receive about their parenting choices and their experience of being robbed.
The guest speaker in the podcast came from a family where compassion was exemplified by his mother while being driven came from the example set by his father.
A mother reflects on the love and memories shared with her children despite going through tragedy with the loss of two loved ones.
A man discusses his search for a daughter he allegedly had but gave away due to his struggles with alcoholism. The authorities claim there is no open case, leaving the man to continue his search.
The speaker shares an emotional moment where all of their heartache made sense, while talking about their relationship with their stepchildren. They also express the belief that there is no other love that can fix them and make them feel lovable.
The speaker talks about how she supports her son's decision to take his stepfather's last name and even considers adding it to her Bio.
A man recounts how his sister confided in him while he was living overseas and how he provided a valuable listening ear and male perspective for her to lean on. Despite the challenges, the sister decided to make the best of her situation.
A reminder to prioritize and work on your romantic relationship for the sake of your family’s happiness and wellbeing as a whole.
A generous man plans on surprising his dad with a new truck and bought his 18-year-old sister her first car. He shares his excitement about their reactions in a previous similar instance.
The speaker talks about how bullying runs in his family, and explains how his cousins are musical savants.
A man discovers through DNA testing that the man he believed was his father for 53 years may not be his biological father, and instead it could be his uncle.
The speaker talks about getting full custody of the children and letting all professionals agree that it would be a good thing before making any moves, as they thought it would be better for those children to be with a family that they knew and with brothers and sisters, giving them a normal life.
A podcaster shares about moving, writing a book, and her family's reaction to it, including her mother's displeasure.
The speaker shares a story about how, after his grandfather's passing, he and his family experienced unexplainable occurrences that seemed to guide them towards finding a new home close to their grandmother.
The Farley family had a lot of bed wetting incidents, including one where a machine was ruined due to the severity of the incident. Additionally, they discuss childhood movies and TV shows.
The hosts discuss who they would like to have dinner with if they could have a meal with anyone, dead or alive. One of the hosts choose their deceased grandmother, wanting to catch up and share how life has been since her passing.
Mary's sister-in-law, Maggie, had a versatile personality and could adapt effortlessly to different social settings, from the Governor's mansion to food banks. However, despite her social prowess, Maggie was a devoted mother who deeply invested her time and energy in her sons' lives.
Comedian shares how his parents supported him despite their initial concerns about his decision to drop out of college and pursue a morning radio job, all while reminiscing about how they met in a bowling alley.
The speaker's uncle Cant visits multiple times a year for extended periods and they discuss the case of a kidnapping and how innocent he was. The speaker also doesn't think that a previous comment made by someone was meant to be derogatory.
