The Punisher

Interview #14 – Anonymous aka The Punisher

The Punisher is the greatest anti-hero. He kills many people. But is it really so wrong if he’s ridding the earth of bad guys? Not in my opinion. He sounds like a nice guy to have on your side. The man I just interviewed has longed for many years to be like the Punisher, taking out the bad guys. But due to laws and commandments he can’t be quite so fancy showing off weaponry skills and unleashing anger. So instead he has risen to the top in a field he is very passionate about and in his own important way he is changing the world.

Growing up is not usually the charming fairytale we hope for. We can’t all scrub the kitchen floors while singing with mice and then live happily ever after. Admittedly, Frank (That’s the Punisher's first name and what I’ll be calling my interviewee) was the rebel of his family. When tension and hardships arise different personality types react in much different ways. Some people repress and hide inside themselves, others overcompensate by trying to be the perfect child, and then there are the people like Frank who act out, run away, and rebel. After running away from a family situation he wasn’t happy with he ended up in foster homes. Some were good others were neglectful to the point of hospitalization.

Instead of becoming a bitter, angry man Frank decided he wanted to change things. He did not want other kids and teens to endure what he did. He got the education and experience necessary to eventually secure a position where he had the power to change systems that were not up to the proper standards. I have always been very inspired by his choice to take a bad experience and try to keep it from happening to others.

Frank shared a great example of what courage is to him. He believes that courage is open-minded thoughtful listening. Not only the ability to share difficult things but the willingness to listen to difficult things, consider them without being defensive and change if that is what’s best.

From my perspective I believe that Frank’s accomplishments in life far outweigh his hardships. He is a proud father of two great kids. It’s very important to him to help them and be the best dad he can be. His career is something he has always dreamed of and he should be immensely proud of his hard work to get where he is today. After many years of challenging himself mentally and physically he is now at a place where he wants to find peace. He’s learning the beauty of relaxation and meditation.

For those of us struggling to overcome the situations life throws at us Frank wants to encourage you to take control of your success! He is a shining example of that. He went from a runaway teen, in and out of foster care, and in and out of jail to a dedicated man at the top of his profession with two children happy to call him, dad. Thank you for never giving up on yourself!