I don’t play this; I do this. My dad left my family when I was 14. It was the moment my mom looked me square in the eye and made the declaration: “You’re the man of the house.” I lost love at that point. I had a disconnect with men for a very long time. It wasn’t until a college professor spoke life into me, that I was able to reconnect. The professor challenged me to be great by showing me tough love. His words became fuel for the journey I was getting ready to begin. My nam