Show Notes
Every father should have honest conversations with his son. In this episode of The Dear Son, Show, we explore the lessons fathers must teach their sons before adulthood.
From Daycare Abuse to Autism Advocacy: Will Adams on Fatherhood, Purpose & The Village Network
In this episode of The Dear Son Show, host D Johns sits down with neighbor and nonprofit founder Will Adams, Sr. to discuss fatherhood, identity, and purpose through the lens of raising a son with autism. Will shares how his family discovered his youngest son’s needs after a daycare abuse case surfaced six months later through CPS, leading to a difficult diagnosis process and years of depression he largely masked while in corporate America. He explains the importance of early intervention, therapies, and ABA, and describes meaningful milestones like hearing his son say “Happy New Year” and progressing to full sentences. Will also talks about being laid off, ego and provision, building The Village Network to support fathers and families navigating autism, and challenging misconceptions while encouraging kindness and education about special needs.
00:00 Daycare Abuse Shock 01:21 Show Welcome Guest Intro 02:48 Life After Corporate Exit 04:00 Building The Village Network 06:42 Layoff Ego And Purpose 13:30 Kids Notice The Changes 16:20 How Autism Was Discovered 19:58 Diagnosis Depression And Masking 21:50 Early Intervention And ABA 25:08 Accepting A New Fatherhood 28:33 Learning Love And Communication 30:26 First Words Moment 32:19 Milestones Worth Celebrating 33:42 Family Shift and Legacy 35:52 Autism Misconceptions 38:28 Advocacy as a Black Dad 40:24 Dad Linkups Safe Space 42:28 Authenticity Over Clout 44:23 Called to the Work 51:33 Grace and Fear of Success 58:19 Fatherhood Without a Dad 01:01:03 Where to Find The Village 01:01:45 Final Message Be Kind
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Channel Focus Areas: “What Fathers Should Teach Their Sons” “How to Be a Better Father” “Father Son Relationship Advice” “Mistakes Fathers Make” “Lessons Every Man Should Learn”
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