Present But Missing.
Repair the damage. Reclaim the relationship. You still have time.
You worked. You provided. You came home. You sat in the room. But your child may have learned something you never meant to teach: Dad is here — but Dad is not always available to me.
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Why I wrote this book, what it helped me see about my own fatherhood, and how to know if it's for you.
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Three ways in. One work.
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Everything you need to do the work — in your hands and on your phone.
The complete experience. Hardcover book and workbook in your hands, plus two bonus courses.
It names what they couldn't.
I never left. I thought that made me a good dad. Chapter four showed me every time my son reached for me and I didn't notice. I put the phone in the drawer that night.
My husband read the chapter about ordinary Tuesdays and started sitting at the kitchen table after dinner. Our daughter talks to him now. Really talks.
I'm a fixer. Chapter eleven called me out by name. I'm learning to stay in the room without solving anything — and my kids are coming back to me.
I bought it for my son, a new dad. He told me it gave him words for the father he wants to be — and the one he refuses to repeat.
Present But Missing is for the father who loves his children deeply — but is beginning to realize that love and presence are not always experienced the same way. It goes beneath the obvious distractions to show what emotional absence actually looks like, where it comes from, and how patterns you inherited long before you became a father can quietly follow you into your own home.
Through personal stories, Scripture, psychology, honest reflection, and practical tools, you'll learn to recognize the moments your child is reaching for you, repair the places where trust has been damaged, and build a new pattern of presence — brick by brick. You do not have to become a perfect dad. You do have to become a father your child can feel.
Fifteen chapters. No filler.
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Before you start.
When do I get access?+
Immediately. Your eBook, audiobook and digital workbook unlock in your Kajabi library the moment you check out.
What is the difference between the Hero and Identity bundles?+
The Hero bundle includes one physical book: the softcover edition. The Identity bundle includes two physical books: the premium hardcover edition and a spiral workbook, both mailed to your door, plus two bonus digital courses. Both bundles include the eBook, audiobook and digital workbook.
How long does the physical book take to arrive?+
Physical copies are printed and shipped by Lulu and typically arrive within 5–7 business days.
Where do I listen to the audiobook?+
Inside your Kajabi library — stream every chapter or download it to listen offline, in the car, at the gym, anywhere.
Do I need the book to use the workbook?+
The workbook follows the book chapter by chapter — the Real Talk Reflections become exercises you can actually do. The Hero bundle pairs the softcover book with the digital workbook. The Identity bundle pairs the hardcover book with a printed spiral workbook, and includes the digital workbook too.
Can I buy it for someone else?+
Yes. Many readers buy it for a husband, son, brother or friend. Enter their shipping address at checkout for the physical copy.
What is your refund policy?+
Physical books and workbooks are printed to order, so they are final sale and yours to keep. Refunds cover the digital portion of your bundle, within 30 days of purchase. Digital bundle: full refund. Hero bundle: $27 refund for the digital portion, and you keep the softcover book. Identity bundle: $40 refund, which covers the $27 digital portion and the two bonus digital courses, and you keep the hardcover book and the spiral workbook. If a physical copy arrives damaged or misprinted, contact us within 14 days for a free replacement.
Is this a replacement for therapy?+
No. This is one man's honest account and a practical path forward — not clinical treatment. If you're in crisis, please reach out to a licensed professional.
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