Being a solo dad, with Michael Ray

We've made it to episode 10! And who better to celebrate with than Michael. When his daughter, Charlie, was 2 years old, Michael was waiting at the drop off point to meet Charlie's mum. She never turned up. For the last 6 years, Michael has been bringing up his daughter on his own. Oh, and did I mention Michael was 51 when this happened, and is an ex-bouncer, body builder and personal trainer? Michael delves in to what it was like raising his daughter, fighting stereotypes, and also turning into a campaigner and reformer after being banned from Charlie's ballet school. In this episode Raising my daughter as a single dad Purposefully staying single for 5 years Being really ill puts everything into perspective Sunday = Charlie’s Day How do you manage being a single dad? As a man? Going international: Getting banned from Charlie’s ballet concert Solo dad to public speaker, equality campaigner and reformer Setting kids up for success Hopes for the future Support the show