# 1543 - Absent Fathers, Unequal Love, and Doing It All Alone

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Podcast: [Roz & Mocha](https://stenobird.com/podcast/roz-mocha-1012525)
Published: 2026-05-23T09:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://frequencypodcastnetwork.com/podcasts/roz-and-mocha/
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A longtime strained relationship with an absent father leads to a difficult question about whether an apology is even possible after decades of distance, while another situation explores the emotional balance of waiting years to start a relationship without losing independence or becoming overly attached. Add in the weight of a one-sided household where one partner feels overwhelmed doing everything despite working the same long hours, and it becomes a mix of family pain, relationship boundaries, and the challenge of getting people to truly show up when it matters most

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