In this episode, Robert shares his story of trying to live up to society's definition of "success," and how that ultimately impacted his mental health. Listen in as he shares his journey of experimenting with drugs, alcohol, and workaholism, all in the name of searching for an identity that had been placed on him by others. As his work life continued to improve, his personal life took a hit, and he suddenly found himself alone in his home, while his fiance and son had moved out. In this episode, Robert shares what it has been like to have everything that had previously made up his identity stripped away and to discover his true identity in Christ. He talks about what life is like now, as a child of God who is also embracing the realities of single parenthood. This episode is for anyone who has ever felt like they had to wear a mask or live up to an expectation to fit in. Robert's story is honest, compelling, and full of wisdom.

*Trigger warning - alcohol & drug use, suicidal ideation*

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