Single dads are often overlooked in the parenting conversation, but their experiences are just as poignant, frustrating, and rewarding. These stories pull back the curtain on what it really means to raise kids alone.
Imagine being on a plane when your daughter whispers about her first period—and realizing you packed the wrong supplies. Or spending hours trying (and failing) to replicate a hairdresser’s perfect braids. (“Two days later, it’s a tangled mess again,” one dad sighed.)
Then there are the societal hurdles. Like the father tired of justifying why he’s the sole parent, or the one who notices how teachers instinctively defer to his ex-wife. Even small things—like men’s restrooms without changing tables—send a subtle message: This isn’t your domain.
But these dads persevere. One chose singleness to give his sons undivided attention, even if it meant loneliness later. Another brushes off assumptions that he’s heartbroken over his ex’s remarriage. “I’m genuinely happy,” he insists.
At the end of the day, their stories aren’t about perfection—they’re about showing up, making mistakes, and loving their kids through it all. And that’s something worth celebrating.
