From Dog Stomach-Twisting Medical Drama to Co-Parenting Cold Wars

After our host, Markus almost lost his beloved 12-year-old dog Scarlett to an emergency stomach surgery, he realized just how excruciating it must feel to have a child experience a medical emergency and how Story felt when Story's young daughter Emma ended up hospitalized for a week with a dangerous illness he felt helpless to treat. These traumatic medical crises clarify why communication and trust is essential in all relationships.

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In this week's episode, Story and Markus unpack the lies and trauma that recently occurred in Story's co-parenting relationship with Emma’s mother into anger and isolation. He asks “why can’t we do what works when things are good for longer stretches - instead of 2-3 months before war breaks out again?”

Still, Story refuses to give up, despite admitting “I’m burnt out dealing with this and worried what emotional damage Emma might sustain.” He recognizes that “you’ve got to stand up for each other as parents because your child is not a weapon.”

Tune into this raw glimpse behind the curtain where one dedicated father trying to raise his daughter right learns to navigate the tightrope walk between protecting himself and supporting Emma’s relationship with her mom during their turbulent co-parenting journey.

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