Growing Up Without A Father: How It Affected Dating & Identity with Jeffiea Burns

Subscribe for conversations about identity, relationships, attachment, mental health, faith, culture, and becoming who you were always meant to be. What happens when you grow up without a father and how does that absence follow you into adulthood? In this episode of Exclusively You, I talk with my older sister, Jeffiea Burns, for a vulnerable conversation about growing up without our father and the ways that experience shaped our identity, relationships, and dating lives. We talk about the questions that come with an absent parent, how father absence can influence the way we view men and romantic relationships, and the complicated process of making peace with what we didn’t receive. We also get into dating, age gaps, marriage, family, siblings, and what our last name means to us. This isn’t about blaming an absent parent for everything that happens in adulthood. It’s about understanding how our earliest relationships can shape the stories we tell ourselves about love, belonging, worth, and identity and deciding which of those stories we want to carry forward. Stay In Touch: Subscribe to Exclusively You Podcast for conversations about identity, relationships, faith, psychology, healing, purpose, and becoming who you were created to be. TikTok:   / thetierraburns   Instagram:   / thetierraburns   Business Inquiries: info@tierraburnsllc.com www.tierraburns.com Professional Disclaimer: The content shared through Exclusively You Podcast, social media platforms, videos, live streams, and related materials is provided for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only. This content is not psychotherapy, counseling, diagnosis, treatment, or professional mental health advice. Your engagement with this content, does not create a therapist client relationship with Tierra Burns, LCSW, or any affiliated entity. Because every individual's circumstances are unique, the information shared may not be appropriate for your specific situation. For personalized mental health care, please seek guidance from a qualified licensed mental health professional. If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, contact emergency services or a crisis resource in your area immediately. Please note that I am unable to respond to direct messages or comments regarding clinical concerns, personal mental health questions, or requests for therapeutic advice. Social media is not a secure or appropriate platform for clinical communication, and any such messages received will not be answered. If you are experiencing a mental health emergency or crisis, please call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline), call 911, or go to your nearest emergency room. #FatherAbsence #FatherWound #DatingAndRelationships #Identity #ExclusivelyYouPodcast