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ADOPTION: TWO YEARS ON

May 28, 2017 by UNLIKELY DAD

A week ago, almost two years to the day we met, we received his life story book. And it hit me. My son is adopted. I didn’t give birth to him and I’m pretty sure my husband didn’t either… 

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May 28, 2017 /UNLIKELY DAD
social work, children, lgbt adoption, Adoption, Parenting
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THE FIRST FEW MONTHS

February 01, 2017 by UNLIKELY DAD

From going through the adoption process to meeting our son... there was no 'break' or 'rest'. We were thrown right in. It's the best way to learn right?  

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February 01, 2017 /UNLIKELY DAD
Adoption, toddlers, parenting, fatherhood, toddler
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THE ADOPTION JOURNEY PART TWO

November 17, 2016 by UNLIKELY DAD

We were approved to be adopters in late October 2014. It was such an exciting time. We knew now though that we would potentially have to play the waiting game. We heard it from all angles- the social workers, our agency, the adoption charity where i worked...

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November 17, 2016 /UNLIKELY DAD
Motherhood, Equality, adoption, Dad life, Dad blogger, Parenting, Adoption, lgbt adoption, Gay, lgbt, Lesbian
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THE ADOPTION JOURNEY PART ONE

October 19, 2016 by UNLIKELY DAD

I recently started this blog to share my experiences of parent and toddler life. But i know from being a prospective adopter myself 2 years ago that to hear real-life stories really helps. So i feel i have a little responsibility to the fellow adopters out there to share the journey we went on.

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October 19, 2016 /UNLIKELY DAD
dadlife, Parenting, lgbt, Dad blogger, lgbt adoption, Toddler, Adoption, Fatherhood
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THE EMOTIONAL DAD

October 10, 2016 by UNLIKELY DAD

If you did a google search of 'Female empowerment' you'd be inundated with resources, websites, tips, classes and more. I don't think the same applies for male empowerment.

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October 10, 2016 /UNLIKELY DAD
Parenting, Dad blogger, Emotions, Toddler, Adoption, Fatherhood, Post natal
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THE QUESTIONS YOU SHOULD NEVER ASK A GAY DAD

October 06, 2016 by UNLIKELY DAD

The awkward top 10.

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October 06, 2016 /UNLIKELY DAD
Parenting, Toddler, Gay, Adoption, lgbt, Lesbian, lgbt adoption, Dad blogger, Fatherhood
18 Comments
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