Alex Rodriguez, former baseball player and media personality, has recently shared a deeply personal experience that marked his life: the absence of his father during his childhood. This experience led him to make a promise that has guided his role as a father to his two daughters, Natasha and Ella.
The childhood wound
At the age of 10, Alex Rodriguez experienced the abandonment of his father, Victor Manuel Rodriguez Marcano, who left his family with the promise of returning, something that never happened
I remember my dad told me, ‘I’m leaving, but I’ll be back’
“This event left an indelible mark on my life, generating a void that accompanied me for years,” Rodriguez shared in a recent interview.
I always looked out the window of my room waiting for my dad, and he never came back. That left a great void in my life
This experience led him to question and confront emotions that no child should experience at that age.
A lifelong promise
Driven by this experience, Rodriguez made a promise:
I promised God that if he blessed me with the opportunity to be a father, I would be the best father in the world so as not to fail as my father did with me
Despite his divorce from Cynthia Scurtis in 2008,Rodriguez has maintained a close and committed relationship with his daughters. From the moment he became a father to Natasha and Ella, they became the priority from the beginning
An unwavering commitment
Rodriguez has implemented family rituals, such as device-free breakfasts on Saturdays, to strengthen the connection with her daughters. No phones, no iPads. Just connecting and catching up with their daughters’ happenings
His commitment to fatherhood has been evident in emotional moments, such as when his daughter Natasha left for college. It was difficult for him to see her become an adult in such a short time
Inspiration for other parents
Alex Rodriguez’s story highlights how difficult experiences can be transformed into motivation to be better people. His dedication as a father serves as an inspiration to many, demonstrating that it is possible to break cycles and build strong and loving family relationships
In a world where public figures often hide their vulnerabilities, Rodriguez’s openness about his past and his commitment to his daughters offers valuable insight into the importance of conscious and loving fatherhood
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