"Dear Son, You Are Your Brother's Keeper"...what a tremendous charge on anyone's life. During this conversation with Mikel Brown (www.instagram.com/iammikelbrwn) I was afforded insight into his journey into fatherhood, having lost his father, his hero, at the age of eight. While there's no good time to lose a parent, losing one during this impressionable stage of life can be very traumatic, and negatively alter the course of a child's life. Thank God that this isn't how Mikel's story plays out. His older brother stepped in and transitioned into a father figure, caring for Mikel as he did for his biological children. Did they lose the brotherhood relationship in the process? Was there any resentment for the additional burden?
There's also the dynamic of the relationship Mikel had with his mother after his father died. He offers a very transparent perspective of blame turned guilt, turned forgiveness. Through it all, he found the lessons in time, and explains how he applies them as a father and husband. As some say, there's no manual for this thing called life. I offer Mikel's story as proof that there is hope beyond the loss of a parent. From fond memories of fedoras, diner runs, and a precious Cadillac, this conversation gave me all the feels. Grab a snack and enjoy this one with me. Be blessed, Fam!
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