My journey with writing began as a Bomb Disposal expert in Afghanistan, where letter writing was the only way to connect with family, and journaling became my way to process emotions and pass the time. It was therapeutic then and still is now. Those years taught me the power of putting pen to paper and reflecting on the complex emotions that come with high-stress environments.

One of my roles in the army was to coach and develop my team, a responsibility I loved. There was immense satisfaction in watching others grow, knowing I played a part in their personal development. Fast forward several years, and I found myself out of the army, working a high-stress corporate job, and expecting my first child—all in the middle of a global pandemic.

Not long ago, hands-on fatherhood was rare. Today, dads are more involved than ever — yet most parenting resources are still aimed at mums. The Fatherhood Journal fills that gap, offering men a simple, powerful way to reflect, plan, and grow into the dads they want to be.

When I became a dad, I struggled to find support. Prenatal courses weren’t designed for me, and social media only added pressure. I started journaling to vent and grow, but without structure, it was hard to keep going. That’s why I created something that makes it easy.

Feeling unprepared after attending mum-focused prenatal courses and lacking a dad-focused support network, I turned to journaling once again. Using the same coaching principles from the army, I created a framework to help guide me through fatherhood.

This became the Fatherhood Journal. Knowing that it helps dads like me, who felt unprepared and overwhelmed, fills me with pride every time someone picks up a copy. This is more than a journal—it’s my passion project to support other fathers.