Dad, can girls be a builder?
This seemingly innocent question posed by my 12-year-old daughter initially passed over like most other simple questions with my answer being, “of course sweetheart, girls can be anything they want to be!”
Mediation
After nearly six years of separation and divorce my ex-wife and I decided it was time to go to mediation. In what was the culmination of 6-9 months of getting […]
Back to Reality
I remember the fear of my first day at a new school, the excitement of that first kiss, music can take me anywhere…
Fathers Day
Today is fathers day in Australia. A day to celebrate who your dad is, or if you are a dad to enjoy time with family and friends. To all the […]
The Olympic Spirit
Yesterday I had the opportunity to go and see some Olympic Sport. I have spent most of the past 4 months in Russia playing my part in the games specifically […]
The Right Way, or the Easy Way
When you think about how some of life’s challenges have been brought upon you, it pays to honestly ask yourself, ‘did I take a shortcut that has caused this’? This […]
Mums The Word
Today is my mum’s birthday. Despite passing away 8 years ago just 4 months after my son was born, I still remember her as a beautiful person who touched the […]
Lest We Forget
A Father Without a Family: Lest We Forget. In modern day Australia where there is no compulsory requirement to undertake military training or service. For those that do chose to […]
For the love of your child…
What happens when a child does not want contact with one of their parents post a separation? I have watched at a distance as this very scenario has unfolded right […]
Life is no Rehearsal…
Well, a week has passed and I am trying to remain motivated to keep this blog up. I have never been a ‘gunna’ and don’t really want to start now… […]
Depression & Anxiety - A Father Without a Family 