On The Mend — "I Needed To Recover First To Become A Good Dad" | Matt Willis on Parenting & the Shame of Addiction

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"I Needed To Recover First To Become A Good Dad" | Matt Willis on Parenting & the Shame of Addiction

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In this solo episode, Matt Willis reflects on parenting through the lens of recovery in “The Parent I’m Trying To Be.” With honesty and vulnerability, he shares how fatherhood has shaped his growth, from owning up to mistakes to breaking cycles from his own upbringing. This isn’t a guide to perfect parenting, but a…

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