Understanding why someone caused harm does not make the harm disappear. In the third episode of Saying What Matters, Rahsaan Nurullah reflects on reconnecting with his estranged father during a serious health crisis. After more than a decade without contact, Rahsaan chose to help him through the situation while repeatedly reminding himself to lead with…
What happens when the approval you need from your father never comes? In the second episode of Saying What Matters, Rahsaan Nurullah opens up about growing up with a father who dominated conversations, criticized his choices, and rarely made space for him to speak. Over time, staying quiet became a way to protect himself and…
What happens when a father shows love but is not fully present? In the first episode of Saying What Matters, Oren Matteson and Rahsaan Nurullah talk openly about their relationships with their fathers. Oren reflects on growing up with a dad who worked hard and showed affection, but whose career often seemed to come before…