What is the Most Painful Thing a Parent Told You? | Our Untold Stories

Weeks after his father died, Alex asked his mom if he'd been a mistake. She told him, "Your father never wanted you." His dad was an alcoholic who spent every night at the tavern. His mom was lonely. One night, she gave his father an ultimatum: a baby, or they'd never share a bed again. Alex was the answer. Years later, he asked his dad to come to the biggest night of his career. His father said no. In 2019, an old buddy spotted him across a crowded room and asked one question: "Hey Alex, is everything okay?" Alex says that question might have saved his life. Today, Alex is sober and married, and says he wouldn't change a single thing about his journey, as hard as it was. This is how he forgave a father who never wanted him. Here, it's always human first, label last. Alex, aka Uncle Crawfy shares what he does for a living at the very end. If you appreciate the unvarnished honesty of Soft White Underbelly, Stories From A Stranger or the deep emotional vulnerability of We Can Do Hard Things, this interview explores that same humanity. What is the hardest thing a parent told you that affected your childhood? Share it in the comments below, if you feel inclined to share. ------ Note: Some of the links in this video are affiliate links, meaning I earn a small commission if you make a purchase, at no extra cost to you. ------ Bring the conversation home! Order The Our Untold Stories Card Deck at: USA: https://link.amazon/B05fn2sp0 Canada: https://link.amazon/B0eqZjFDF Order your MANTA SLEEP MASK through our affiliate link: https://mantasleep.pxf.io/OYJexn Know someone with a story worth telling? Email ouruntoldstoriesmedia@gmail.com with their first name, where they live, a few lines about their story, and a 15-30 second video. You can also suggest yourself! We are currently filming in Toronto, Las Vegas, Los Angeles and New York. 00:00 Start 02:33 What his mom finally admitted about his dad 02:58 The ultimatum that made Alex 07:30 Why he wouldn't change a thing 10:37 Be thankful for what you didn't receive 13:36 What to do when anger comes knocking 17:04 The friend who asked "Are you okay?" 22:55 Drinking to feel happy, the numb 25:29 What brings immense joy and happiness 28:57 The one night he asked his dad for 31:39 "I'll be your dad." 37:57 Card pull: How do you act when you are falling apart but want to appear fine? 42:30 Card pull: What is a deep fear that you pretend doesn't exist? 45:48 What does Alex do for a living?