Send us a textIn this heartfelt and deeply personal episode of Winning Regardless, Coach Rodo tackles a subject that is often unspoken, particularly in the Black community: the importance of fathers telling their sons that they love them. Rodo shares his own powerful story of growing up without hearing those words from his father and the emotional void that created.He speaks candidly about how he’s broken that cycle with his own sons and the profound effect it has had on their relationship. This is a crucial conversation for men, offering insight into why this simple act of verbal affirmation can be so difficult for some and so vital for the next generation. Rodo's message is a powerful call to action for fathers everywhere to embrace vulnerability and give their sons the gift of knowing they are loved, unconditionally.Key Discussion Points:Breaking the Cycle: Rodo shares the emotional journey of growing up in a home where "I love you" was never said and how he consciously decided to be different for his sons.The Giddy Feeling of Affirmation: He describes the surprising feeling of validation he experienced when his own father, later in life, finally began telling him he loved him.Why Words Matter for Black Men: Rodo discusses the unique cultural dynamic in the Black community where expressing love to male children is often seen as a sign of weakness and how this needs to change.Love as a Weapon of Good: He explains why "I love you" is a word of both affirmation and approval that can give young men a foundation of self-worth.The Call to Action: A direct challenge to every father and male role model to pick up the phone and tell the young men in their lives that they love them.Support the show

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