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My parents break their silence on my journey (This Was Tough)
May 19, 2025·1h 30m
On this powerful episode of The Table with Anthony ONeal, Dr. Anita Phillips and I sit down with the four incredible people I call parents. Together, we unpack my upbringing, growing up in two households, the challenges they faced, and the teamwork it took to raise me. We get real about the heartaches, sacrifices, and healing that shaped our journey. My parents also open up about my troubled school years, including being expelled, and the long road that led to me finally earning my bachelor’s degree at 40. It’s raw, honest, and a reminder that redemption is always possible.