Raymel Mattocks Says “Being a father is being there every step of the way”

Name: Raymel Mattocks City: Brooklyn NY | Instagram: @Raydollarday

What does being a father mean to you?

Being a father is being there every step of the way

Presence over presents

Building a bond that’s priceless and unbreakable

Describe your experience with your father growing up and how that impacted you today.

My father was present in my entire life married to my mother until death did them part RIP to my parents.

What things did you take from your experience growing up into your own fatherhood journey?

Leading with LOVE
Appreciating the little things
Valuing what really matters in life
Being eager to Learn not curious (it’s a difference)

Have you had any obstacles on your fatherhood journey? If so, explain.

Breaking up with my daughter mother and learning how to continue loving my child despite jealousy or hurt building my self up mentally by maturing and evolving from a boy to MAN

What advice would you give others new on their fatherhood journey?

Go build a relationship and A strong bond with your child or children despite break ups or immaturity issues the children. Should not get the bad end of the stick EVER

If you could write a quick letter to your father, starting with “Dear Father,” what would you say?

Since my father is deceased I just throw Luther vandross song dance my father again.

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