Dads Carry a Load Too

This episode of The Load We Carry centers a perspective that is often present but rarely acknowledged—fathers navigating the emotional, practical, and systemic weight of raising neurodivergent children. Emily Mori explores how societal expectations around masculinity, provider roles, and emotional suppression shape the way many dads carry stress, grief, and responsibility in silence. Through a compassionate and nuanced lens, this conversation highlights the invisible labor fathers hold, the impact of isolation and delayed processing, and the ways their contributions are often misunderstood or overlooked. By naming these experiences and reframing strength to include vulnerability, connection, and self-awareness, this episode invites fathers into a more supported, visible, and emotionally sustainable role within caregiving.https://canva.link/9rp3uc2ifjppnoa