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Not All Who Wander Are Lost — But Some Are Avoiding the Work
You’ve seen the quote on bumper stickers, tattooed on forearms, maybe even posted it yourself: “Not all who wander are lost.” And it’s...
Fathership Program
4 days ago3 min read


"Anger Isn’t the Problem” — It’s the Map to the Real One A Fathership Program Blog
"Anger is never the first emotion—it’s the bodyguard for pain." —Unknown We live in a world that tells men to “control your anger,” “calm...
Fathership Program
Jul 64 min read


“When Men Heal, Communities Heal Too” by Todd Thomas | Fathership Program Inc.
Let’s say it straight: men’s mental health isn’t just about men. It’s about families. It’s about kids. It’s about safer streets, deeper...
Fathership Program
Jun 302 min read


The Gift in the Wound “Where you stumble, there lies your treasure.” – Joseph Campbell
Most people talk about healing like it’s some feel-good poster with a sunset and a slogan. What they don’t talk about is the screaming....
Fathership Program
Jun 273 min read


Healing Isn’t Linear—And Neither Is Manhood
Let me be real with you. Healing isn’t a straight path, and it sure as hell doesn’t come with a map. It’s jagged. It’s uncomfortable. And...
Fathership Program
Jun 243 min read


Laying the Foundation: Building Fathership Brick by Brick
We’ve Got Mail — And It’s Not from AOL Big moves over here at Fathership HQ (aka my living room). We’ve officially stepped out of the...
Fathership Program
Jun 233 min read


👨⚖️ Dads in Court: Fighting for Your Kids Without Losing Yourself
Let’s talk about something most men don’t want to talk about: family court. Yeah, that place. That magical building where everything is...
Fathership Program
Jun 203 min read


The Compass Within: Finding Your Way as a Man Today
Let’s get something straight: the Fathership Program isn’t just for dads. It’s for men. Period. Whether you have kids, mentor the youth,...
Fathership Program
Jun 192 min read


When the Body Hurts, the Mind Follows (and Vice Versa)
Let me be real with you. There’s been more than a few mornings lately when just getting out of bed felt like climbing Everest. My body...
Fathership Program
Jun 123 min read


For the Man Who Doesn’t Want to Wake Up Tomorrow (But Still Fucking Did)
Let’s not play pretend. If you’re here reading this, chances are you didn’t want to wake up today. And not in the “ugh, Monday again”...
Fathership Program
Jun 102 min read


You Are Not Your Mistakes (Even the Ugly Ones) By Todd Thomas | Fathership Program Inc
Let’s get this out of the way real quick: You’ve messed up. I’ve messed up. Every man I’ve ever met has a pile of shit behind him that...
Fathership Program
Jun 72 min read


Men and the Masks We Wear
As boys, we learn early: Don’t cry. Don’t feel too much. Be strong. Be silent. Be tough. So we do what we’re told — not always in words,...
Fathership Program
Jun 42 min read


What Does It Mean to Be a “Good Man”?
Let’s be honest. Most of us were never taught what a good man really is. We were taught how to survive. How to provide. How to keep it...
Fathership Program
Jun 34 min read


Why I Built This: The Mission Behind Fathership Program Inc.
I didn’t start Fathership Program Inc. to impress anyone. I started it because I had to. Because the world doesn’t give men enough real...
Fathership Program
Jun 13 min read


Men’s Work Is Shadow Work: Facing the Parts We’d Rather Bury
Let’s just go ahead and rip the Band-Aid off: If you’re serious about men’s work, then you’re going to have to get real cozy with shadow...
Fathership Program
May 312 min read


So You're Waiting for Therapy—Now What?
Let’s talk about the space in-between. That stretch of time between knowing you need therapy and actually sitting on that couch or screen...
Fathership Program
May 303 min read


Fighting the Lies in Your Head (Like a Grown Man with a Nerf Sword)
Let’s talk about that voice in your head. You know the one. The one that shows up when you’re alone, when the bills are due, when your...
Fathership Program
May 293 min read


Warrior Up – You’re Being Pulled Back for a Reason
Let me just say this loud and clear: the second you decide to do something good, really good, life’s gonna come swinging. That’s not...
Fathership Program
May 242 min read


Back on Track: A Personal Update and Fathership’s Next Steps
Hey everyone, I’ve been a little quiet lately—and if you know me, you know that silence isn’t usually my thing. So I wanted to take a...
Fathership Program
May 232 min read


Finding Time for What Matters: Self-Care and the Cost of Ignoring It
First off, I want to apologize. I haven’t blogged this year, and that’s not because I’ve lost interest or forgotten about the Fathership...
Fathership Program
Mar 72 min read
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