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I'm Andy - husband, dad to two boys, footy fan, trail runner, sauna lover… and I’m absolutely knackered.
My eldest son was diagnosed with a busy brain last year, aged five. I love him to bits - but honestly, he nearly breaks me every week.
The last six years of parenting haven’t gone how I imagined. He didn’t sleep for the first four years, and neither did I.
From the start, it was clear his brain worked differently.
That led me down the rabbit hole of learning how to help him, support him, and survive the chaos.
I’ve learnt a lot - but I still get things wrong. A lot.
And yet, I keep showing up. Because he’s amazing.
He’s kind, clever, wildly creative, and hilarious.
But also: explosive meltdowns, emotional rollercoasters, non-stop attention-seeking, and defiance that drains you.
Every. Single. Day. Is. Hard.
And yet here I am. Still in it.
I created Dads Still In It because I couldn’t find a space like this - one that actually spoke to what dads go through.
Not theory. Not shame. Just real talk, from one exhausted-but-determined dad to another.
This is for the dads walking through the door after work and straight into chaos.
For the dads who feel like they’ve lost their social life, their identity, and sometimes, their patience.
For the dads who love their kids - but are barely holding it together.
This is our breathing space.
To learn. To vent. To share what's actually working.
To get through the next day a bit better than the last - together.
Exclusive 'Survival Tools' downloadable guide, honest stories, sanity-saving tips, and weekly content emails from me, a dad who’s still in it, just like you.
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