Fatherhood, a Memoir, sold 200 Copies, Then a Court Order? Sean Coffin Tells His Story | Ep. 20

What happens when writing your own story becomes another battle? Sean Coffin says his memoir, Resenting Joy, sold 200 copies in less than two weeks before a temporary court order stopped him from publishing it. In this episode of The Stand with Meg Show, Sean and his fiancée, Brittany O’Brien, join me for the story behind that moment. Sean, a New York City teacher, coach, and father, recounts the intervention where he says he was accused of dealing drugs, the police response he describes, and the strain of navigating separation and family court. He also recalls putting the manuscript of Resenting Joy in front of Joy Mangano, his former mother-in-law, and explains the publication dispute as he experienced it. Brittany brings her perspective on their relationship and the life they were building through court dates, uncertainty, and the work of writing the book. Her love and support are part of this conversation, along with Sean’s determination to remain present as a father. We talk about: • The allegations and police encounter Sean recounts • The practical and emotional pressures he describes during separation • How Sean and Brittany met • Writing Resenting Joy and the manuscript meeting • His account of the book’s early sales and temporary publication restraint • Support, rebuilding, and what they want listeners to take away ABOUT THE GUESTS Sean Coffin is the author of Resenting Joy. His website describes him as a New York City teacher, coach, and father of two. Brittany O’Brien is Sean’s fiancée and joins the conversation to share her own perspective and experiences. GUEST LINKS Sean’s website, updates, and book availability: https://resentingjoy.com/ Read Sean on Substack: https://resentingjoy.substack.com/ Book availability note: When these notes were prepared, Sean’s website listed reservations while distribution remained temporarily restricted. Check the author’s site for current availability and reservation terms. FOLLOW THE STAND WITH MEG SHOW Follow the podcast for more full conversations. Watch full video interviews: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLW2c4MVg7aZ0 Show website: https://www.standwithmeg.com/show Share your experience through the Family Rights Survey: https://my.standwithmeg.com/survey The experiences, conversations, allegations, and court-order descriptions discussed here are Sean and Brittany’s accounts. They are not presented as independently established findings. **#ResentingJoy #SeanCoffin #StandWithMeg #Fatherhood #AuthorInterview** Support the show Thank you for listening to **The Stand With Meg Show** — *Defending Parents’ Rights. Protecting Children. Giving a Voice to the Voiceless.* Join the movement at StandWithMeg.com . Follow us on all platforms @StandWithMeg for more truth, tools, and action.  If this episode spoke to you, share it — because together, we fight for justice.