You know, when you get older, you're going to be one of us because you're part of the family.

At the end of the day, what it's going to boil down to is attachment issues, absent fathers,

and mothers who are stressed out, mothers who are frustrated, and mothers who probably have to work to jobs,

when you get a taste of the power, the respect, a lot of people don't know how to express their love.

Robbing kids of their authenticity, then what they're doing is that they're ultimately suppressing their emotions.

I could probably count with one hand how many times we ever hugged.

That was my normal.

This is it.

This is what I'm willing to kill and die for.

Dear young married couple, you're in a busy season of your life. You're probably working and involved in ministry.

On top of that, you might even be parents or students. You're maxed, but you really want to stay connected in your marriage.

And that's why we're bringing this podcast to you. I'm Adam King. And I'm Carissa King, and we work

with busy couples just like you in our counseling office here in Sacramento, California. We also

work with couples all over the world through online counseling. And our couples are really just looking for ways to communicate with each other more effectively.

Some of them are looking to heal from a breach and trust, or find direction in fulfilling

the purpose that God has for them.

So come and join us as we have a conversation.

We'll talk with therapists, authors, pastors, and other couples who will pour into us, giving us tools to become more intimately connected, get adventurous, and find purpose.

Welcome to the Dear Young Married Couple Podcast.

Today's episode is about what gang culture can teach us about connection in a family.

And we're so honored to have our guest with us today, Miguel Gallegos. Welcome.

Hello, everyone. Thank you. And Miguel has a special place in our hearts because we go way back.

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