Fatherhood

Fatherhood

Notes from the deep end of parenting.
26
May
Toby's Story

Toby's Story

Our son was diagnosed with meningitis one day after he was born. This is what came after, not as a tragedy, but as a life rebuilt from the ground up.
4 min read
22
Apr
We Were Once Wilderness Men

We Were Once Wilderness Men

A short story about confidence, YouTube-induced delusion, tactical poo shovels, and why failure with your son is sometimes the best kind of win.
4 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
02
Mar
Why Kids Ruin Everything (But Also Fix You at the Same Time)

Why Kids Ruin Everything (But Also Fix You at the Same Time)

Children ruin everything: your plans, your peace, your idea of who you were. And then they hand you a leaf and say it’s for you. A spiral about parenting, love, and losing control.
4 min read