Dad Tired How Healing Led To Family Freedom for This Dad- Pedro La Torre| 432
Oct 21, 2024
Pedro LaTorre, a speaker, author, and coach, shares his powerful journey from childhood trauma to finding healing and freedom in fatherhood. He discusses the impact of his father's abandonment and his struggle with performance addiction. Listeners will be captivated by Pedro's insights on emotional healing and becoming a more present dad, inspired by the understanding that God enjoys us. The conversation also touches on cherished family moments and the transformative nature of vulnerability in relationships.
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Childhood Trauma and Performance Addiction
- Pedro LaTorre's father, a professional baseball player, left when he was seven years old.
- Two years prior, he experienced abuse, leading to a performance addiction driven by a fear of abandonment.
Injury and Ministry
- At 17, LaTorre's baseball dreams ended due to an injury.
- This led him to ministry, but even that became another avenue for performance addiction.
Mattering and Belonging
- Everyone seeks to matter and belong, and will find ways to fulfill those needs.
- How someone tries to meet these needs reveals their heart's state.