Beyond Repair?
/Trying to fix a relationship that’s hit rock bottom
Adrian Fernandez guides a raft down the Yellowstone River in Montana. (Photo courtesy Adrian Fernandez)
Adrian Fernandez thought he would never speak to his father again. His dad had ruined everything, and the situation seemed hopeless.
But sometimes, the people who hurt us most are the only ones we can turn to for help.
On this episode, Adrian shares his story. It’s a story of anger, desperation and longing. It takes us from suburban New Jersey to rural Montana, and it explores the surprising things that can happen when you feel you’ve hit rock bottom.
“Mom and Dad loved each other deeply, but they were constantly at odds. ... As a kid, I’d sit in my room listening to them scream, trying to decipher who had done what — who I should direct my resentment towards.”
