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In episode #31, we are honored to have Mickey, a fellow Houstonian whose story is both intriguing and inspiring. We delve into Mickey's relationship with his father, exploring the challenges and lessons learned from a childhood marked by frequent moves and emotional avoidance. Mickey opens up about his struggles with addiction, including a significant period of his life where he dealt with pornography and infidelity. He shares the profound impact this had on his marriage and family, and how he and his wife, Stephanie, have worked through these challenges. Throughout the episode, Mickey's story is a testament to resilience, recovery, and the ongoing journey of personal growth. 00:00:00 - Introduction and Welcome 00:00:33 - Guest Introduction: Mickey 00:01:23 - Mickey's Background and Early Life 00:02:21 - Moving and Childhood Challenges 00:03:56 - Settling in South Texas 00:04:49 - Education and Career Path 00:05:43 - Family and Current Life 00:06:40 - Influence of Mexican Culture 00:08:30 - Raising Bilingual Children 00:11:14 - Relationship with Father 00:12:07 - Emotional Avoidance in Family 00:13:10 - Baseball Story and Emotional Suppression 00:14:14 - Impact of Pornography 00:15:47 - Double Life and Addiction 00:17:07 - Father's Support in Recovery 00:18:13 - Positive Aspects of Relationship with Father 00:20:09 - Father's Work Ethic and Discipline 00:22:27 - Bonding Through Activities 00:24:45 - Father's Intentional Presence 00:28:12 - Best Advice from Father 00:30:51 - Perseverance and Not Quitting 00:32:18 - Challenges as a Father 00:33:17 - Affair and Its Impact 00:37:00 - Encouragement for Struggling Fathers 00:38:16 - Addiction and Seeking Help 00:42:33 - Role of Spouse in Marital Issues 00:46:29 - Recovery and Healing Process 00:48:08 - Steph's Role in Recovery WHERE WE CAN CONNECT: Follow Bear Crawl with Dads on InstagramFollow Bear Crawl with Dads on TwitterConnect with Bear Crawl with Dads on FacebookFollow Ross Purdy on LinkedInBear Crawl with Dad’s website FOLLOW & REVIEW ON APPLE PODCASTS Are you following the podcast? If you are not, I want to encourage you to follow today so you don’t miss any future episodes! I have so many amazing guests and topics lined up; I would hate for you to miss a single one! Click here to follow on Apple Podcasts. Could I ask a big favor? If you are loving the show, I would LOVE it if you would leave me a review on Apple Podcasts. I read each and every one! Wondering how to leave a review? Click here to review, then select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review”. So easy and so appreciated! OTHER EPISODES YOU’LL ENJOY 01: Dads, Dogs, and Parenting with Lamar Smith02: Texas Football, Greatest Generation, and More with Geoff King03: Arkansas, Africa, and Father Memories on the Farm with Todd Brogdon04: Laughter, Parenting Three Girls, and Our True North with Steve Pulley05: The Pulpit to Nepal to Being Present with Adam Nevins06: 5th Generation Texan, Refugees, and More with Joel Vestal07: Loss of a Mother, Legacy of Laugher, & the Power of Being Present with David Hamilton