The Harsh Reality of Being A Single Dad

Being a single dad ain't no walk in the park.

Everything is stripped away from you - kids, partner and possibly your job.

Where does that leave you? Who are you without those things?

[ariannaarianna]

A big salute to the father’s raising children on their own . I give credit to where it’s due. I use to go to school with a girl who’s father raised her on his own he was a great man to her . I never heard her speak of her my mom it was always “ my dad “ . Coming from a two parent home I never understood the single parent thing until now . I’m a single parent of two young toddlers no it’s not a easy thing and single mothers do get a lot of praise but I’m here to tell all of the men raising their kids single or married you all are really kings and continue to claim your thorn God bless .

[donnaturpin]

my 22 yr old son is raising his 19 mo. the mom is gone away. he has full support from his parents but we all work, so he takes her to sitter goes to wrk, picks her up after n cares for her, puts her to bed n does this 5 days a week, on weekends he has no sitter so he doesnt go out w friends, he has none! he keeps her all weekend. so he is mom n dad both. He is doing an amazing job n i could not be more proud of him. but he does get down sometimes, so please pray for him. He is just the best 22 yr old mom n dad ever!! n his baby girl loves her dada!!!

[Glorin]

I'm a proud single dad and my kid is always with me.Thank God!

[vdd]

This made me cry. My boy was 5 when his mother left us, now he is 12. Its 7 yrs of living in emergency mode for me, i just hope and pray that all the beautiful kids of this world be safe and happy, there is nothing more precious than them

[jdangernoiz]

I made mistakes and my daughters mother kidnapped her away. For 10 years I spent everyday living for the hope I would get the chance to have her in my life again. Becoming the best version of myself I could for her. And, now I am taking over full custody after having primary custody for a year. Don't ever give up hope!

[matthewdixon]

My daughter is 6 and I have been a single dad for 4 years now. I have half custody and my ex and and I don't see eye to eye on anything. Her house is do whatever you want, go to bed late, eat junk food and my house is structured and focused on development. Needless to say, my daughter prefers her mom's house. Aside from that, the toughest thing I work through is my own self identity . My life revolves around my daughter and providing for her. I don't even find pleasure in things I use to be attracted to, like traveling and dating, sports, etc. When I don't have my daughter I come home, sit down and don't know what to do with myself and most of the time I just go work. Your video really resonated with me on several points.

[BruceFowlerTech]

I did it for 5 years with a 7 year old and a 15 year old, both daughters . It was a hard time ! I had full custody

[claudiaarends]

I have so much respect to single dad's, my dad has been one for 10 years of my oldest sister. Then he met my mum who put my other sister and me on the world . However she constantly went on 'vacation' fooled around and didn't even want us. My dad taught me even all the girl stuff I needed to know and used to brush my hair . My mum had a hairdresser cut it all off . Because of her I wore ridiculous clothes on one school photo and bullying got worse.

Dad was furious and so he chose and bought us clothing instead.

Single fathers and those with an emotionally abusive spouse are in my eyes God given .. they're always there when you need a hug and someone to talk to.

Sending much love to every single one of you guys.

[harrypotts]

My wife died. The reality is this for me is a better situation than seeing my kids being introduced to daddy number 2. I am right here.

[outplay_kids]

I’m a single dad but I couldn’t feel less like a dad. My daughter was born last October and the mom and I were never together, more or less a one night stand. She’s keeping me from my daughter every way she can and it’s been well over half a year since I’ve seen my daughter. I’m going through the legal process now of trying to get into her life and it’s honestly taking it’s toll. I have no one to vent to about it that truly understands because my parents were together the majority of my life. And while I feel I know what I like and who I am without her it’s the fact I don’t know the person I can be with my daughter. I feel like I’m missing her grow up and time is flying. Just needed a vent. Don’t know how else to get it out

[nikolaibarbarich]

Sort of going through this minus a couple differences. Luckily for me I have my beautiful daughter in my life fulltime as her mother passed in October 2020 due to drug addiction. Everything this man has said rings true minus the situation of losing children in a custody battle. Stay strong dads, our children need us in their lives no matter what. Dont let you other ex rule your life as well as your children's. Do the right thing and the truth shall prevail. Sending good vibes to any single father watching this today, feeling lost and uncertain of the future!

[vishwassaxena]

Being a single father of a girl child is tough. Been 5 years now and don't know how many its gonna to be.
Sometimes it's the best feeling and on the other hand - "Why Me?"
I haven't lost hope but don't know how long I will be able to pull this off...

[paulwizald]

I’m going through the same thing brother!! I’m trying to take the leap the best I can!! I have soul custody of my “irish twins” boy and girl for three years now!! They are 5 and 6! It’s so mentally hard! But then again so rewarding!! Which I knew you bud!!

[judahvukeya]

Broke up with the mother of son today. I needed to hear this

[fatsanch]

Made me tear up instantly.. exactly me right now..

[dylanm]

I have listened to your video over and over again for hours now because it’s hit me so hard! The first 30 seconds actually made me break down because it’s exactly how I feel! This video is exactly how I’ve been feeling and what I’ve been going through for the past year and a half!

[These-nutz]

I’ve had my son alone since he was 2, his mother died at 34 years old, he has behavioral issues, it’s hard, he’s 11 now, I haven’t had a night alone or a sitter in 3 years, I finally found a job that will let me come in after I get him to school, I have no help with him at all

[beastiegrows]

Newly single Dad of twin 5 year old boys. Lifes not turned out like I expected. But im raising 2 future Kings so I need to be a King myself

[Callum-pxcr]

As a 21-year-old single dad, this hit home. I see him 2 days a week and constantly feel like it's not good enough and that I'm not good enough. I feel like a failure so even when he is here I spend my days in a depressed state

[mini_kimmyy]

This is a space for single dads. Huge props to you all for doing it every day. Remember to take time for yourself if you can <3 It's okay to vent, be emotional, and be vulnerable. You feel so much better talking and feeling your feelings. I don't think any of us on here look down upon single fathers for that, or for taking care of their child(ren) on their own. Hang in there. Therapy helps as well <3