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Have your say: Is being a dad tough?

NellGC

NellGC

Half way through the summer holidays is probably the wrong time to ask but… how are you doing, dad?

One of our team, Don Esson, is a dad of two who knows that parenting is tough. There are good days and bad days. Parenting can be the best job you’ll ever have but it isn’t easy. We don’t always reach out for help, we struggle to talk about mental health and Don has a few questions for you. He’d be pleased to hear your answers…

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