Out of the Starting Blocks and Into the Race
An intimate look at one man's 21 year journey through the foster care system and how athletics helped in his ability to form a positive identity.
Out of the Starting Blocks and Into the Race
Episode 5: Echoes of the Falls
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In this episode of Out of the Starting Blocks, Joe embarks on a profound exploration of his maternal family history, uncovering a legacy marked by deep-seated trauma and loss. As he pieces together stories and events from generations past, Joe reflects on the resilience embedded within his family's journey. Despite never meeting these relatives, Joe feels an unexpected connection, tracing how inherited coping mechanisms and inner strength may have carried his family through their hardships. Join us for a moving conversation on intergenerational resilience, the weight of family history, and the ways we find strength in the faces of those who came before us.