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Readers' Stories About Fatherhood
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Every father has stories of times that were meaningful to him. And there are lots of stories good and bad about dads. Maybe the story you have to tell is about an adoption, or the birth of a child, or a custody challenge during or after a divorce, or about parenting a new shared family or a teenager. Or maybe it is about your dad. Tell us about it!

General Fatherhood
Stories from dads about fatherhood--the joys, the pains, the good times and the bad.

Share Your Own Story
Share your personal story about being a dad. Cut and paste your story here and if it meets our guidelines, we'll publish it here to share with other fathers around the world.

Stories About Adoption
Stories shared by fathers about their adoption experience. Read first hand accounts of the positives and challenges of adopting a child.

Stories About Divorce and Custody
Fathers tell their stories about divorce and custody issues relating to their children. Read what fathers have to say about the challenges of divorce, family court, visitation, child support, custody issues and more.

Stories About Pregnancy and Birth
First hand accounts from fathers about their experiences with pregnancy and the birth of children. Dads share their joys and sorrows about this process of bringing children into the world, including being the partner of a pregnant woman and welcoming a newborn child into their lives.

Stories About Fathering Teenagers
The special ups and downs of parenting teenagers are shared in stories by and about dads. Setting limits, helping children learn to drive, teaching about sex, and sharing in the lives of teenagers are special opportunities for a dad. Read their accounts.

Stories by Stepfathers
Stepfathers have a unique perspective on fathering and parenting. Read the stories of fathers who have taken on the challenge of a step family and the positives and negatives of blending a family.

Stories by Grandfathers
Grandfathers have great opportunities to influence their grandchildren. How they do it and the results of their efforts create unique stories. Read about grandfathers raising a second family, about them teaching and having fun with their grandchildren and interacting their their grandkids' parents.

Stories About My Dad
Most children have significant feelings about their fathers--good or bad. Read stories written by children and adults about their fathers. Some are successful, some are not. But all are dads.

Stories About Not Having a Dad
Children who grow up without a father in their lives are missing a great opportunity. Read stories from children who did not have a dad growing up, or who were reunited with dad later in life. The stories are poignant and speak to the important role of fathers.

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