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Fatherhood

Notes from the deep end of parenting. Not advice. Just what it’s really like.
23
Apr
The Decision-Making Octopus

The Decision-Making Octopus

There’s an octopus living in my brain. Eight tentacles, each with loud opinions: anxiety, guilt, perfectionism, and the one that yells “YOLO—buy a chainsaw.” This story is about making peace with the chaos. (Mostly.)
10 min read
21
Apr
What Toby Taught Me Before He Could Speak

What Toby Taught Me Before He Could Speak

A story about fatherhood, grief, and the weird, beautiful life that starts when your original plan burns to the ground.
14 min read