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Talk 1-on-1 with a Peer Specialist About Fatherhood

Fatherhood support groups bring together people with lived experience to talk openly, feel less alone, and learn from one another in real time.

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Talk privately with a trained Peer Specialist

Want more focused support around family & parenthood? These Specialists offer 1-on-1 conversations shaped by lived experience.

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Rebirth4Love
TODAY

Ruby Sampson

Hi! I am 61 years old, survivor: chronic health challenges, PTSD, grief, and anxieties. I have lived through past traumas, mentally and physically. (This includes religion trauma). I have experienced and survived the family Narcissists that come along with Gaslighting. As the youngest of five, in a dysfunctional family setting (Better known as family dynamics) I have met the spirits of abandonment, power-control and rejection; but with separation I am free, with my own positive qualities and identity. I have grieved the deaths of one sibling in 1989, my father 2015, mother 2022, and others throughout my lifetime. I am a mother of one son (He was diagnosed with ADHD at age 3, later with PTSD). I am a grandmother of three (the oldest grandchild age 7, diagnosed with seizures). Both gifted, with talents beyond measure. I was the caregiver for my mother diagnosed with dementia from 2014-June 2022. This was the hardest challenge in my life that brought me to my knees, no more codependency, but total trust in God. (HUMILITY, PURPOSE IN MY PAIN). My mother at this time had four living children, but I stood alone, they considered me the black-sheep, but God said, I was chosen, set-apart for something greater, (prosperity). Self-care was very difficult as a carer, but I would do it all over again, if I had to. My mother was my greatest influence and mentor. I loved her dearly. My son and I are still in the healing process (childhood trauma recovery) and spiritual deliverance. A son and mother estranged for 13 years, now re-bonding. I'm not where I want to be, but I'm not where I used to be. Substance use with an eating disorder wanted to give me a way to escape this painful world in 2012, but God said you shall live and not die. So I'm here to share my lived experience, how I overcame it. I'm an expressive writer as you can see. Poetry and Spoken-Words releases the bad, good and ugly. The paper does not judge. It advocates and gives a voice to the voiceless. The pen 🖊 spills, what our lips can not speak. (Our Truth) My motto is: Knowledge Brings Clarity and Clarity Brings Power. I currently have a companion (Pet), my "Kitten" Mr. "Gabriel”. He hunts my legs and feet as I walk. I purchased interactive toys, but he still chooses me. (The love ❤ ️ bites). I am a (Faith-Based) Certified Peer Specialist (CRSS), Dementia Facilitator and a Resource Specialist for Women and children of domestic violence. I have learned that every attack doesn't deserve a carnal reaction, I have learned when to be silent and when to speak and most of all, I have learned when to walk away. I was broken in the pit for my Rebirthing to share my spiritual gift, unconditional love with many. My global "Brand" name is Rebirth4Love. I'm here to tell you that: Our past does "NOT" define our destiny!!!

14 people supported
17 1-1s
PTSD
Toxic Relationships
Trauma
+3
Shawnti
TODAY

Shawnti Refuge

I help you get honest with yourself and unstuck

19 people supported
36 1-1s
Anxiety
Depression
Healing
+3
kaitlin_weigle
TODAY

Kaitlin Weigle

Broad lived experience & passionate about helping. CPSS.

15 people supported
16 1-1s
OCD
Anxiety
Trauma
+3
Izzy6449
TODAY

Izzy

As a daughter of a narcissistic mother and someone who has endured religious trauma, I want you to know this first: you are not alone. I was born and raised in Pakistan and have navigated my own journey through anxiety, CPTSD, depression, and dyslexia. For a long time, I carried guilt, confusion, and the quiet feeling of never being fully seen. Therapy was a meaningful and supportive part of my healing, and I’m grateful for the clarity it provided. Over time, I also began attending peer support groups, where I experienced something deeply transformative, being witnessed by others who showed up vulnerably and met me as an equal. That sense of shared humanity shifted my healing in profound ways. I originally trained and worked as a medical doctor, but I came to understand that my heart was in creating spaces centered on connection, presence, and lived experience.

31 people supported
47 1-1s
Narcissistic Abuse
CPTSD
Relgious Trauma
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JonathanListens
TOMORROW

Jonathan Tucker

Grounded support for real life and recovery.

25 people supported
39 1-1s
Life Transitions
Anxiety & Stress
Recovery Support
Topic context

Understanding fatherhood

Fatherhood can be one of the most meaningful and demanding roles a person takes on, often reshaping identity, priorities, and relationships. Whether you’re a new dad, navigating co-parenting, or raising children through different stages of life, the experience can bring both deep fulfillment and real pressure. Many fathers carry expectations to provide, stay strong, or have the answers, which can make it harder to share challenges openly. Moments of uncertainty, stress, or even disconnection are common, yet often go unspoken. Peer support creates space to talk honestly about the realities of fatherhood, without judgment or the need to have it all figured out. It offers connection with others who understand, helping you navigate the role in a way that feels more grounded and sustainable.

Why it helps

How a Peer Specialist helps with fatherhood

A Peer Specialist helps with fatherhood by meeting you 1-on-1 in a private session focused entirely on you. Honest conversation with someone who has worked through something similar can surface perspective, encouragement, and next steps that feel more realistic.

In a session

What a fatherhood specialist session often covers

  • Fatherhood in your everyday life and why it feels hard right now
  • Mindset shifts, coping tools, and honest reflection
  • Routines, habits, and relationships connected to the change you want
  • What support, encouragement, and accountability could look like for you
Good fit for

Who these specialists may help

  • People currently working on fatherhood
  • Anyone who wants 1-on-1 encouragement, reflection, and practical support
  • People looking for a more human way to grow with someone who has been there
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Frequently asked questions

What is a Fatherhood Peer Specialist session?

A Fatherhood Peer Specialist session is a private 1-on-1 conversation with a trained peer who has personal lived experience with fatherhood. You set the focus, and the session is entirely about your situation.

How can a Fatherhood Peer Specialist help?

A fatherhood Peer Specialist session is private 1-on-1 time to talk through challenges, get perspective from someone with lived experience, and find encouragement that feels grounded.

Who books a Fatherhood Peer Specialist session?

Anyone personally affected by fatherhood who wants 1-on-1 support, private conversation, and perspective from someone with lived experience may book a session.
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