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What happens when life hits you with the hardest stuff autism, grief, and parenting alone and you still keep showing up? Liam's a solo dad who didn't sign up for easy. In this episode, he drops the mask and shares what it's really like to raise a child with autism, rebuild after loss, and stay mentally afloat in a world that expects men to "man up" and stay silent. We talk: How to stay sane while solo parenting Why vulnerability isn't weak it's survival The hidden power of asking for help Turning pain into purpose If you've ever felt like you're carrying the whole damn world on your back…
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Daddy Issues Podcast
Daniel Modern · Kids & Family · English
Real stories from real dads fighting through divorce, custody battles, and co-parenting chaos. Every week, host Daniel Modern interviews fathers who've been through the worst—and came out the other side. If you're a dad going through separation, this is the support you didn't know you needed. No sug
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