SHAWN T BLANCHARD
When I heard Nick’s story I instantly knew it was timely and timeless. Seeing a young black man become a father while in high school with a bi-racial child is a quick reality check.
Then leading to fighting and winning a custody battle is tough. Scream the countless obstacles from the rooftop and learn how changing the narrative of a young black father can inspire many across the world.
JOY WOOD DARLEY
This book can potentially be a source of encouragement as well as an important resource for lots of people who find themselves in “less than ideal” circumstances. I am so proud of Nick and how he channeled all of his energy into writing this inspirational masterpiece! How he persevered through all of this is a testimony of his character.
I am nothing but inspired of Nick’s perseverance, his transparency with his own mistakes, his restraint from demonizing those who opposed his efforts, his confidence to set boundaries to protect his loved ones and his willingness to forgive others.
DR. FELECIA GEORGE PRINCE
DEBBIE WILLIAMS PALMER
In this book, Nick Wedlow wrote about his inspiring true story about fatherhood. From the initial shock of becoming a father, his struggle to get visitation rights, then eventually winning custody of his son!
TERRY WHITEHEAD
You are the epitome of strength and focus! So many have folded for a much lesser load. But God! You did it all while building your beautiful family with Kay, Active Duty, school, standing firm and on your own 2 feet. Thank you for pouring your heart and soul into these pages. It was a blessing for me to read!
LESLIE CUSHNER
One of my clients wrote a book! If anyone has ever wanted to know what it is really like to fight for child custody, this is the perfect place to start. So happy for this family and proud of Nick Wedlow for sharing his story to help others.
MIKE GUEVARRA
This isn’t just a story about custody battles; it’s a story about personal responsibility, perseverance, sacrifice, and above all fatherhood. The world needs men who meet the challenges of fatherhood head on and aren’t discouraged by set-backs.
LINDSAY TOTTEN
Nick’s writing style is so natural it answers my questions before I can even think of them. Through sharing very personal experiences he is on a mission to save families. What makes this book virtually unputdownable is that it is, uniquely, human. As a storyteller, Nick is an overnight success!
BRITTANY WHITAKER MARTIN
Nick and I grew up together and were both preparing to go off to college when the news broke that his girlfriend had just given birth prematurely to a baby boy — yet no one knew she was pregnant, not even Nick.
And let me tell you, in south Georgia, to engage in an interracial relationship then have a biracial child out of wedlock, the community is generally less than accepting or supportive. Now, imagine being a Black, teenage father with no income and no way to provide for this child that seemingly appeared overnight?
The odds were against him and despite the bullshit, constant chaos, all the numerous flights back and forth from Nevada to Georgia to fight for his rights as a father — Nick never gave up.
So dads — no matter how difficult us women can be when it comes to our children, never, ever, ever allow your child to watch you give up on them. Nick and his story are proof that as long as you stay the course, stay focused and don’t let anyone or anything derail you, you CAN be awarded custody, even in a crazy state like Georgia. You ARE worthy of being a present parent.