Dads Cry Too: the Book: Put My Tears in Your Bottle . . .

By Anthony Fludd Sr.

Dads Cry Too the book mixes years of experience and knowledge with great biblical truths to come up with messages and motivational tips that are rich in meaning and full of suggestions that will have a deep impact on your mindset and the way in which you view certain things in life such as parenthood. The uniqueness of the messages has affected the lives of many others long before us. The universal applicability and ageless wisdom will undoubtedly continue to empower and motivate millions more. I hope you will be one of those people that will be empowered and influenced by the messages that will ultimately challenge you to reach greater heights in your life.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Xlibris US
• Release date: May 2, 2016
• ISBN: 9781514487754

Anthony Fludd Sr.

Anthony Fludd Sr. is a native of Bedford Stuyvesant (Do or Die) Brooklyn New York and has lived in Prince Georges County Maryland since 1993. Anthony is a proud father of four boys and one girl. His background and focus on community collaboration began in 1996 as a volunteer with the local Boys and Girls Club in Prince Georges County. Anthony retired from the US Army in 2008. Following his retirement, Anthony took on a number of community leadership roles, such as coaching sports and/or mentoring. Through Anthony’s experiences growing up, he utilized his story as a message for many youth. In 2012, Anthony founded the organization Positive People Against Domestic Abuse but later changed the name to Dads Cry Too. The organization has afforded Anthony an opportunity to organize around many issues such as youth development, domestic violence, and parental rights. One of the main goals Anthony seeks is to bring awareness and resources to the community regarding fathers’ rights. Anthony stands firm in his believe that every child has a right to have a meaningful relationship with both parents. Without a doubt, Anthony loves his five As.

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© 2016 by Anthony Fludd Sr.

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Contents

DEDICATION

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

INTRODUCTION

CHAPTER 1 MY SECRET WEAPON

CHAPTER 2 COUNT THE COST

CHAPTER 3 I’M OK BUT I’M NOT OK BUT THATS OK

CHAPTER 4 LIVE A LIFE OF OH WELLS INSTEAD OF WHAT IFS

CHAPTER 5 MANAGE YOUR EXPECTATIONS

CHAPTER 6 GRIEVING THE LOSS OF A LIVING CHILD

CHAPTER 7 THE LAST WORD SELAH

CHAPTER 8 SHE SITS ON YOUR HEART

CHAPTER 9 EVERYDAY IS FATHERS DAY

CHAPTER 10 WHEN MY WHY MAKES MY HOW EASY

CHAPTER 11 MOMMY DON’T GO

CHAPTER 12 FOUND PEOPLE FIND PEOPLE

Dedication

The first Dad I ever seen, Derek Smith

This may come as a surprise to many but It's been on my heart for many many years. Some call him Derek I call him the first Dad I've ever seen. While growing up I knew Derek to be a father of two children. Not until I became an adult I put the pieces together and to my surprise he was not the biological father of two children but only one. Who would have known? This man combed heaven and earth for these children, this man sweated blood and shed tears for these children, this man dealt with a Fludd for these children. Little does he know I watched his every move, I learned what it took to be a father not by his words but his actions. He never missed anything, so when I had kids I never missed anything, he drove his family everywhere, so when I had kids I drove my family everywhere, he never walked away, so when I had kids I never walked away. There were so many things about this Dad that inspired me to be the Dad I'm today. From the bottom of my heart I want to thank you, thank you for stepping up to the plate, thank you for being the first dad I ever seen. Thank you for breaking the generational mindset I grew up with. I love you!!!

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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

There are a number of amazing people who contributed in many ways to my experiences in writing this book. I give my gratitude to my beloved Biological Mother and Father, Martha Fludd and Alfred Cain. I also give a special thanks to my 4 Mothers who helped raise my siblings and I. Ethel Thompson, Mary Fludd, Rose Fludd, and Roslyn Fludd Without your guidance and support over the years I would not be here to share these words with any of you. I also want to acknowledge the compassion and encouragement I consistently received from many of you. Those late nights of research and prayer have impacted me tremendously.

Causandra Fludd, Thank you. Because of your heart and strength you have supported me through many challenging seasons in my life. Your support has given me the strength, determination and endurance to be a better Man. Mathew Bennett, Thank you. You’ve impacted this book and consequently my life. Despite our feuds while making major legal decisions you’ve always stood by my side in front of any Judge and put up the Good fight. Renee Kenan, Thank You for your spiritual enthusiasm and your ride or die support through my obstacles. Your ability to feed me back to health as well as praying with and for me has inspired me to rise and shine. Regina White, Thank You for your early support and tenancity while pushing