At 9 years old, I moved in with my father because my mother could no longer care for me. Looking back, I now see so many similarities between my own childhood and that of my sons. My father stepped in when I needed him, and that gave me the chance for a better life. That's what I'm doing for my boys now.

I think you really have to become a parent to understand what you will endure to be there for your kids.

All children need their fathers, but boys especially need fathers to teach them how to be men.

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