Dwyane Wade

I was probably a terrible husband, but I pride myself on being a good dad.

I've been successful in different areas, but nothing brings a smile to my face more than my oldest son, Zaire, and my second son, Zion, saying the kind word of 'Dad.'

The thing is, I don't do these things for recognition, being a good teammate, being a positive member of the community. I do them because those things make me whole and complete.

I don't think the world focuses on the positive things enough.

At 9 years old, I moved in with my father because my mother could no longer care for me. Looking back, I now see so many similarities between my own childhood and that of my sons. My father stepped in when I needed him, and that gave me the chance for a better life. That's what I'm doing for my boys now.

I understand that I'm not perfect. I made mistakes and I had a hand in everything that's happened to me, good and bad.

Fatherhood is the best thing that could happen to me, and I'm just glad I can share my voice.