Richard and his wife, Marita, are raising five children. His daughter says other children sometimes find him frightening at first, but she quickly explains that her father is kind and that his tattoos do not change who he is.
Marita admitted that she initially judged Richard by his appearance too, but her opinion changed after getting to know him. She describes him as loving, big-hearted, and a devoted father who treats her children from previous relationships as his own.
Richard says he is active in his children’s lives, attends their school events, and participates in the PTA. Despite continuing criticism, his family remains happy, and their story has become a reminder that someone’s appearance does not determine what kind of parent or person they are.
