Rebuilding trust
Showing up consistently and allowing relationships to heal at their own pace.
About David
I know recovery and fatherhood from the inside.
I’m David, a father with years of lived experience in recovery. I understand how addiction can affect trust, connection, co-parenting and the way we see ourselves as dads.
I offer one-on-one conversations for fathers who want an honest, understanding person to talk with. I’m not here to lecture or hand out easy answers. I’ll listen, share what I’ve learned, and help you think through what comes next.
Start a conversation
Send me a text.
Tell me your first name and that you’re interested in a Dads in Recovery conversation. I’ll get back to you so we can find a good time to talk.
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WithDavid M.
ApproachHonest and understanding
What we can talk about
The work of becoming the dad you want to be.
No polished story required. We can have a straightforward conversation about what’s happening now and what a healthier next step might look like.
Making amends
Taking responsibility while respecting the needs and boundaries of your family.
Parenting in recovery
Handling stress, guilt, conflict and everyday parenting without losing sight of recovery.
Co-parenting
Communicating clearly and keeping your children’s well-being at the centre.
Healthy boundaries
Learning where your responsibility begins and ends in complicated family relationships.
Staying grounded
Protecting your recovery while working toward stronger relationships with your children.
From the Dads in Recovery journal
Are the children safe and loved?
A recovering father discovers that irritation is not the same as danger—and that he needs a trusted place to carry his frustration before it fills his home.
Read the story“An honest conversation with someone who understands recovery can change what happens next.”
Come as you are
You don’t need to have the right words or all the answers.
Talk without judgment
Your family, recovery and path forward are personal to you.
Find a next step
We’ll focus on what is practical, honest and within your control.