Author Archives: David's Father

finding your true path

i am adopted, and had a number of step dads while I was a kid.  Looking back I can see the hallmark indicators of reactive attachment disorder (RAD) in myself.  Not as bad as our David, but still there.  I am the way I am today because of two reasons. A probation officer gave me two choices.  One was prison, the other was a group home for teens.  (I chose the group home) I attended anger management classes, because I knew I couldn’t live my life the way that I was. To say that I was angry as a teen would be a bit of an understatement.  To say that I was mean to my family would also be an understatement.  I make no excuses for my behavior.  Can’t take it back, so the only way is to move forward. A big part of my growth away from the RAD

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working on non-profit status

We have been mostly quiet here at Why Not Fathers.  Rest assured things have been busy. Currently we are working on incorporating Why Not Fathers as a non-profit.  We are hoping that this will open up opportunities for speaking and further engagement. Potential speaking engagements include the following topics: fatherhood adoption – both as a parent and as a child autism reactive attachment disorder autoimmune disorders – Lupus. advocacy stay at home dad using social media to connect with others who are experiencing similar events disability and you taking care of your own mental health working with the school to achieve a middle ground I am sure that there are other topics that aren’t mentioned here, so please don’t take this list to be all inclusive   Tweet #fighting4answrs

Cancer | A Blogger and a Father

Note:  I do not have cancer.  I am reposting a blog entry from a friend on a Dad Blogger group that I am a member of.  He has cancer. For more information about Oren, his family, and their situation with his diagnosis, read the post.  If you feel like making a donation, you can do so here:  https://www.giveforward.com/fundraiser/ytv4/give-back-to-oren If you have read this far, be warned, this is a powerful post.  Bring kleenex. As always, thank you for reading. – Carl Here is the link to the post.  Cancer | A Blogger and a Father.         Tweet #fighting4answrs