My Stepdad

I grew up without my dad. In the 1960s that was not common. Today many boys are growing up without their dads.

Fortunately, I had a number of positive male role models in my life, especially during my teenage years. One became a surrogate dad to me. His name was Mark Gould. Mark opened his home to me. Took me camping with him and his family. He showed me things like changing the brakes on a car. He even chewed me out for doing things he thought were stupid.

Most of all, Mark Gould loved me, and I felt his love, even when he was chewing me out.

This channel is geared for young men growing up without a dad with the intent to give hope, encouragement, instruction, and love.