Brick by Brick: Becoming a Father Again: Fatherhood After Addiction Kindle Edition

Brick by Brick: Becoming a Father AgainBy Brent StewartA story of fatherhood, failure, fierce redemption—and the legacy of a second chance.Brent Stewart knows the depths of addiction, the ache of absence, and the weight of fatherhood missed. For over a decade, he watched from afar as his son grew from a boy into a man. Not by choice—but by consequence. By a past that chased him, a system that held him, and an addiction that nearly swallowed him whole. But this book isn’t just about what he lost. It’s about what he’s building—now, one brick at a time.Brick by Brick: Becoming a Father Again is the raw, real story of a man trying to mend what was broken—between him and God, between him and himself, and most of all, between him and his son. As his son stands on the edge of fatherhood himself, Brent steps forward not as a perfect man, but as a present one. With each chapter, he lays down another brick toward reconciliation, offering readers a vulnerable and grace-filled roadmap for healing, accountability, and redemption.Told through 15 powerful, soul-bearing chapters, Brent doesn't just reflect on the past—he speaks directly into the heart of any father who feels disqualified by it. Each chapter wrestles with questions so many men silently carry:Can a father be restored after years of silence?How do you rebuild trust with a child who’s grown up without you?What legacy can be passed down when yours feels broken?Through prison time, addiction, faith recovery, relapse, and rising again, Brent weaves his testimony with truth, scripture, and reflection prompts that meet readers exactly where they are. No sugar-coating. No clichés. Just a man with a Bible in one hand and a blueprint in the other.This book is for:Fathers in recovery who want to reconnect with their childrenSons and daughters trying to understand the silence of their dadsRecovery groups, men’s ministries, or individuals doing soul workAnyone trying to heal from the guilt of absence and the fear of returningInside you'll find not just stories, but tools—each chapter includes a discussion and reflection guide designed to spark honest conversations, journal breakthroughs, and accountability moments.Brent doesn’t pretend to have all the answers. He’s still learning, still growing, still laying brick by brick. But in that slow rebuild, something sacred is taking shape: legacy. Not the one addiction tried to write. The one God is redeeming.So if you’ve ever felt like too much time has passed, too much damage has been done, or you’re too far gone to return—this book is your reminder: it’s not too late. You’re not disqualified. Your legacy isn’t over.You can become the father, the man, the builder… you were always meant to be.One step. One brick. One surrendered day at a time. Read more