About this episode
Liam shares his experiences of solo parenting a child with autism while navigating grief and societal expectations of masculinity.
What happens when life hits you with the hardest stuff autism, grief, and parenting alone and you still keep showing up? Liam's a solo dad who didn't sign up for easy. In this episode, he drops the mask and shares what it's really like to raise a child with autism, rebuild after loss, and stay mentally afloat in a world that expects men to "man up" and stay silent. We talk: How to stay sane while solo parenting Why vulnerability isn't weak it's survival The hidden power of asking for help Turning pain into purpose If you've ever felt like you're carrying the whole damn world on your back this one's for you
People in this episode
Host: Daniel Modern
Guest: Liam
Topics covered
- autism
- grief
- solo parenting
- vulnerability
- mental health
- asking for help
- turning pain into purpose
Keywords
- autism
- solo dad
- grief
- mental health
- vulnerability
- parenting
- support
- help
- purpose
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