Month: September 2025

Provider, Protector, Partner, Parent: The Emotional Burden of Fatherhood

Burden of Fatherhood

There are moments in fatherhood that feel light. A child’s laughter, a cuddle on the sofa, the rare but glorious Saturday morning lie-in. But there are also moments — and sometimes long stretches — that feel undeniably heavy. It isn’t just about the obvious stuff, like sleepless nights or wrestling overtired kids into car seats. …