Story 1:
On a flight, my daughter whispered she had her period. I mistakenly gave her a liner instead of a pad. A kind stranger helped. Now I always pack both.
Story 2:
Teaching my kids how to wipe properly was harder than expected—I actually called my mom for guidance.
Story 3:
After my best friend’s wife left ten years ago, he’s been raising their kids alone. He says the hardest part is explaining to others why he’s doing it solo—and enduring his own family’s doubts.
Story 4:
My daughter always asks if I brought her anything. One day I brought a wooden sword—never occurred to me she’d want a doll or dress.
Story 5:
Since separating in 1994, I chose not to date, wanting to focus on my sons. Now that they’re grown, I’m so used to being single I doubt I’ll ever re-enter the dating world.
Story 6:
At parent-teacher meetings, the teacher always addresses my ex-wife. It makes me feel invisible, even though I’m just as much a parent.
Story 7:
People say I’ll never understand how hard it is to be a single mom—but being a single dad has its own struggles, too.
Story 8:
Doing my daughter’s hair is a daily challenge. I’ve asked friends, a hairdresser, online—and though I try, it never looks right. But I’ve learned I’m doing my best and that’s enough.
Story 9:
Helping with my daughter’s school Christmas party, a parent doubted I could handle bringing a drink. I reassured her—I’ve been managing solo for six years; I’ve got this.
Story 10:
I’m content being single, despite people assuming I’m miserable because my ex is marrying my former best friend. I truly wish them well.
Story 11:
One of the hardest parts of being a single dad? Men’s bathrooms rarely have baby-changing tables—and people always assume I’m married, which gets tiresome.