The Father Side

Personal reflections on fatherhood, identity, relationships, family, and the experiences that exist beyond the research.

The Father Side

The Beauty and Chaos in My Relationships While Becoming a Father
Bynatalieanne

Becoming a father changed more than Bret expected. In this personal reflection, he shares the struggles that tested his marriage, the lessons he learned about family boundaries and communication, and how those experiences shaped the father and husband he is today.

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Becoming Dad: Supporting Your Wife and Yourself to Become The Dad You Want To Be
Bynatalieanne

There was a day a month or two after I found out about my wife being pregnant where I was taking a shower. She busted into the bathroom and started saying “It’s a girl, boo! It’s a girl!” I won’t lie, I truly thought and felt we were going to have a baby boy. God…

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