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Stephen Nichols on his freedom and family

March 18, 2018 / 01:59

This episode discusses themes of personal struggle, love, and redemption. The guest shares his experiences of hitting rock bottom, his relationship with his fiancée Landy, and the emotional toll of being separated from his daughter.

The guest reflects on his life before incarceration, mentioning his financial stability, career, and engagement to Landy. He describes her as the funniest person he has ever met and highlights her unwavering support during his darkest times.

He recounts the moment of his release from jail, expressing the indescribable feeling of freedom while also grappling with the pain of not seeing his daughter for three years. He emphasizes his commitment to her well-being and reassures her of his love.

The conversation touches on the psychological impact of his past and his determination to be a positive influence in his daughter's life, despite the challenges he faces.

TLDR

A man shares his journey from incarceration to freedom, love for his fiancée, and struggles with fatherhood.

Episode

1:59
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what's your life like today well I'm obviously out I'm at the lowest point ever in my life my dad was joking last
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week well you can only go up from here lowest point how so everything that can go wrong has gone wrong in my life
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before I was arrested I had quite a bit of money two houses two cars I had a job
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that I loved that I made a lot of money doing I had a fiance totally loved and adored
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tell us about Landy and what she has meant to you during this entire process because there was a time you're
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basically in a jail you've been charged with horrific crimes and yet there was still someone in your life who believed
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in you I've been in love with her ever since I met her she's the deepest funniest person I've ever met because
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with every woman I've ever dated oh my god I've got a laundry list of things I don't like because that's just the way I
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am I'm super picky no one ever pleases me I always find fault in everybody no one's ever been
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perfect for me so you proposed and you were engaged I proposed in China and she said yes she
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said okay when when we're in America we'll get married and after all that time in jail what was it like to walk
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out into freedom you can't really describe your freedom once you get out yeah you don't feel it the only sad part
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was that I couldn't see my daughter 3 years that I haven't seen her that causes me the most stress in my life
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that's what causes most of my depression are you in any way a threat to your daughter today of course not
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physical threat psychological threat anything like that um if anything I'm overprotective I love you more than
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anyone in the world I'm continuing to fight for you I never abandoned you if the day ever comes that you're adopted
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by another family I don't want you to ever think that I gave up on you or stopped fighting for you I have taken
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two felonies because I would rather be a felon and raise you than not

Badges

This episode stands out for the following:

  • 80
    Most heartbreaking
  • 75
    Most emotional
  • 70
    Most dramatic
  • 70
    Most intense

Episode Highlights

  • Lowest Point in Life
    Facing the lowest point, everything that can go wrong has gone wrong.
    “I'm at the lowest point ever in my life.”
    @ 00m 02s
    March 18, 2018
  • Love and Support
    Despite facing horrific charges, love remains a guiding light.
    “There was still someone in your life who believed in you.”
    @ 00m 40s
    March 18, 2018
  • A Father's Promise
    A heartfelt promise to his daughter amidst struggles.
    “I never abandoned you.”
    @ 01m 44s
    March 18, 2018

Episode Quotes

  • I love you more than anyone in the world.
    Stephen Nichols on his freedom and family
  • I would rather be a felon and raise you than not.
    Stephen Nichols on his freedom and family

Key Moments

  • Lowest Point00:02
  • Love During Hardship00:40
  • Father's Commitment01:44

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