Sometimes I Have To Stand
In this weeks episode of FatherSide Chats, Father Gene delves into the complex dynamics of parenting, reflecting on the challenges of balancing support and confrontation. Click below to hear Father discuss the struggle to make decisions that are ultimately in the best interest of their children, even when they may not understand.
Loneliness touches everyone at times, but it doesn’t have to have the final word. Father Gene reflects on how purposeful gathering—small, intentional moments of connection—can grow into real community, offering space to listen, share, laugh, and walk through life together.
Some lessons arrive softly, reminding us that caring for others begins with caring for ourselves. Father Gene shares why creating sacred space for “me” isn’t selfish—it’s essential—and how learning to say “I can’t” can become an act of love.