The honest truth about fatherhood, loss, masculinity, and rebuilding yourself when no one’s watching.
Most men don’t talk about it.
Some don’t know how.
Others were never shown it mattered.
This is for the dads who stay silent.
The ones who show up anyway.
“No man stands taller than when he stoops to help a child.”
– Abraham Lincoln
This isn’t a parenting blog.
There are no “10 hacks to be a better dad” here.
No perfect routines.
No curated moments.
This is about:
- Loving your kids when you don’t get them every day
- Grieving parents who shaped you and then disappeared
- Carrying responsibility without applause
- Being strong without pretending you’re fine
If you’ve ever felt invisible as a man or a father, you’re in the right place.
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The Great Deception
Sitting watching my child eat his breakfast this morning you could be forgiven for thinking you had woken up in a time warp, as he eats his toast, a slice of toast that isn’t suitable for him might I add, he usually eats Warburton’s (other bread is available) but having run out he is this Read more
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“I need more time”
Have you ever found yourself saying this phrase “id love to do more of X I just don’t have the time” or do you sometimes feel like your meeting yourself coming backwards? I am guilty of this, but, do I really not have enough time or am I just guilty of bad time management. We Read more
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Blocking Out The Haters
Why do we hate? I watched a documentary on Sky with the aforementioned title yet I’m still none the wiser. Putting my head above the parapet I was always conscious of receiving some negative criticism but you’re never quite prepared for when it comes. Some people have so little joy in their hearts that the Read more
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Lad Chat – Virtual Social – Mike Messier ACTOR, AUTHOR, DIRECTOR, PRODUCER
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-uwct2-1017d9b This week me and Ady sat down with Author, Screenplay Writer, Actor, Acting Coach, Producer to name a few of the jobs Mike does to talk about his journey getting off the meds. Mike started a projected called “if Donald Trump can get elected then I can get off my meds” Mike Messier has Read more
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Dad Chat – Episode #12 “its still possible to live the life you want to live being a dad”
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-mqwkf-1014fdd This week I sat down with Junior, Junior details his life growing up in Nigeria in a house full of women, before moving to the UK at the age of 17 and having to adapt to not knowing anyone but also adapting to a completely new culture. Junior joined a local church where he Read more
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In the bath this morning I was thinking about tax
It got my thinking about business tax rates from around the world, Wild I know! Gone are the days of day dreaming about trips to Vegas or winning the lottery, now I am resigned to thinking about business tax rates, a little piece of died inside while writing about this. Whilst I am now a Read more
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My Thoughts on being a father ~
“From the moment I heard I was going to be a father, I knew my world would never be the same.”
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