This is a place for Dads whose child has died, however and whenever it happened: in pregnancy, at birth, as a baby, or older. You're still a Dad, and you're not on your own.
Why this is here
I'm Matt, Parker's Dad. Parker James was born on 14 August 2026 and died the next day. When I went looking for other Dads, I couldn't find a place made for us. The Dad communities had no room for grief, and the loss communities were mostly Mums. So here it is.
How it works
Say as much or as little as you like. Just reading is fine too.
Use your child's name. We'd love to hear it.
Pick a flair if you like: Saying their name, A hard day, Just need to say it, A slice of joy, Question, or Content note.
Be kind. The rules are in the sidebar.
I moderate on my own for now, so please use the report button if something isn't right.
If you need to talk now
Australia: Lifeline 13 11 14 · Red Nose grief line (24/7) 1300 308 307 · MensLine 1300 78 99 78
US: call or text 988
UK and Ireland: Samaritans 116 123
Canada: call or text 9-8-8
New Zealand: call or text 1737
Anywhere else: findahelpline.com
In danger: call your local emergency number (000 in Australia).
Bereaved Fathers Day
The last Sunday in August, the Sunday before Father's Day in Australia: a day for every Dad whose child has died, and for the people who love them. Next: Sunday 29 August 2027. There's support for Dads, words for family and friends, and a place to write a letter to your child at bereavedfathersday.com. It doesn't fundraise.
Drawings by Dee, Parker's Mum.
