Scott- Fatherhood: The Things We Didn’t Say
Scott (he/him) grew up in a very different generation, where talking about emotions was not always encouraged. As a father, he has carried the weight of expectations and responsibility, often feeling the pressure of being the one to hold it all together. While connection through conversation did not always come easily, his journey shows both the struggles and the strength in trying to break old patterns.
In this episode, Aidan sits down with his dad to talk about family, fatherhood and the unspoken challenges of being a man. Together, they explore the barriers that made opening up so hard, the anger they have both wrestled with, and what it means to try to support each other even when words do not come easily.
Scott’s story is one of quiet resilience and the attempt to unlearn old habits, to find connection where silence once stood.
This episode is about family dynamics, generational expectations and the hope that it is never too late to start having honest conversations.
If you or someone else you know requires mental health support at any time, no matter what, remember it is important to never suffer in silence. Be a part of the change and start talking. Below are the helplines listed in the episode:
Samaritans📞 116 123 (Free, 24/7)
SHOUT📲 Text ‘SHOUT’ to 85258 (Free, 24/7)
Mind📞 0300 123 3393 or text 86463
Papyrus HOPELINE247 (for people under 35)📞 0800 068 41 41 / Text 07860 039 967
Childline (for under 19s)📞 0800 1111 (Free, 24/7)
Listen to the full episode here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2FaUBc3cxLCxhp3Ev3zgJQ?si=Hwb3-0lqS2yi9SNeKDn6vA
