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Tag: Fatherhood

  • SpoFI 24-7 Dad: “Anger Free Dad Changed My Life.” Classes Start January 8th

    Jim used to struggle with anger, just like many people do. He joined the Anger Free Dad class by SpoFI and it really helped him. In the class, Jim learned how to handle his feelings better and realized something important: getting angry is a choice. He practiced different ways to stay calm and not let anger take over. This made a big difference in his life. Now, he doesn’t just control his anger; he actively chooses happiness instead. He started getting along better with his family and friends because he wasn’t losing his temper all the time. Jim’s story shows…

    Lawrence Jay Long

    Proud father of two awesome boys, nature enthusiast, tech enthusiast, tinkerer, runner, and friend. I am dedicated to empowering men to realize their potential and lead meaningful lives. I share SpoFI’s practices and work diligently, striving to encourage and model the lessons taught here.

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  • Absent Fathers, Empowered Futures: Bridging the Gap from Fatherlessness to Transformative Fatherhood

    Absent Fathers, Empowered Futures: Bridging the Gap from Fatherlessness to Transformative Fatherhood

    Exploring Spokane Fatherhood Initiative’s crucial role in addressing fatherlessness, this article illuminates how SpoFI’s programs and support transform lives. And how engaged fatherhood can positively reshape families and communities, offering hope and practical solutions in the face of societal challenges.

    Lawrence Jay Long

    Proud father of two awesome boys, nature enthusiast, tech enthusiast, tinkerer, runner, and friend. I am dedicated to empowering men to realize their potential and lead meaningful lives. I share SpoFI’s practices and work diligently, striving to encourage and model the lessons taught here.

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  • Del Flambouras: From Addiction to Fatherhood, His Testimony from Dessert Fundraiser 2023

    Del Flambouras: From Addiction to Fatherhood, His Testimony from Dessert Fundraiser 2023

    I never really knew where I belonged, at an age where most of us are simply trying to feel comfortable in our own skin. The questions I had needed answered in life were easier to pacify with the false security provided by using substances to escape which were always more readily accessible, when compared to the daunting task of seeking a father figure to confide in. I made it to 10th grade before being expelled for carrying an illegal weapon on school grounds, and made one more attempt to graduate at a “last chance” school. By this point in life…

    Ron Hauenstein

    Ron is a semi-retired life insurance agent. He was raised in Reardan, WA and began his life insurance career in Fairbanks, Alaska. He and his wife Becky have two grown children. Ron and Becky attend Victory Faith Fellowship in the Spokane Valley and have lived in Spokane since 1993.

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