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Craig’s Story: Accepting help as a father
Craig’s Story: Accepting help as a father
1 in 5 Mothers, 1 in 10 FathersEp. 3 Sea. 117 May 23

Craig’s Story: Accepting help as a father

About the episode

Craig thought he went into parenthood prepared, but what he never expected was that it would be him asking for help. Speaking to host Davina Smith, Craig shares how he almost crumbled under the weight of being ‘superdad’, and how an average ferry ride home from work left him fearful of what he might do next. Stigma, as well as the unique challenges fathers and non-birthing partners face when becoming parents is discussed, with psychotherapist Derek Ebbs joining the conversation to reveal just how beneficial support for fathers can be.  Read more about Craig's story on the Gidget Foundation Australia website. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.