THE PARENTING GROUND – A Rebuilding Space for Fathers Navigating Separation

THE PARENTING GROUND 

My internal imposter has been trying to tell me not to do it… that I am not ready…

If this supports one man, let alone a tribe, then who am I to get in my own way?!

What is it?…

A room for fathers who want to rise.

Separating from my ex at the time was my greatest fear!

I knew it was the right step. I knew it was going to take everything of me to rise.

Separation changed everything for me.

Not just my relationship.

My identity.

I went from partner to co-parent.

From one home to navigating two households.

From what felt like stability to a lot of uncertainty.

And yet one thing never changed…

The love I have for my son. 

Wanting to navigate the separation journey in a way that benefited everyone – my son, my ex, myself. 

I take my role as a father seriously.

My family is the most important thing to me.

Over the past few years I’ve been navigating separation, co-parenting, family courts, lawyers, business, finances, identity reformation, and trying to stay present as a father.

Some days I’ve handled it well.

Other days I haven’t.

I have spoken to many fathers who feel the same too.

Tired.

Overwhelmed.

Financially stretched.

Emotionally fried.

Still showing up for their kids… while quietly carrying a lot inside.

For a long time I tried to handle everything on my own…

Work/business changes.

Parenting.

Legal stress.

Financial pressure.

I kept pushing forward, but there were many moments where I wished there was a space where I could connect with other men and fathers, with like-minded values, who want the best for their family, who have navigated this space. I needed a space to talk about the stresses of separation and how to get myself back on track.

Somewhere grounded.

Somewhere honest.

Somewhere practical.

This is my vision and motivation for starting The Parenting Ground.

Not because I have everything figured out.

But because I’ve learned a lot through this journey, and I’m still learning.

And I know how valuable it is when men can sit in a room with others who understand the terrain.

Inside this space we focus on practical things that matter:

• regulating under pressure
• setting clean boundaries with your ex
• navigating lawyers and family court without losing yourself
• rebuilding identity after separation
• breaking avoidance patterns
• financial stabilisation
• becoming steady for your child

Please understand that this isn’t therapy.

It’s structure.

Accountability.

And real conversations between fathers.

The purpose of the space is to support you.

Guide you.

Point you in the right direction.

Help you see perspectives you may not be seeing.

If you’re a father navigating separation and you’re tired of trying to figure everything out alone, join us.

THE PARENTING GROUND 

Thursday 26 March – 7pm – Hippocrates Health Centre, Mudgeeraba QLD.

INVESTMENT: $10 – TO REGISTER, contact me directly.