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Dad Life | Erik Alexander

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Dad Life | Erik Alexander

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Gay Dads Celebrate 14 Years Together

A Gay Dad Learns From his Father How Not to be a Dad

How Building a Family Helped This Dad Recover From Loss

A Gay Dad's Adoption Journey Amid a Global Crisis

A Gay Dad Gains Clarity After a Health Scare

A Painful Christmas Taught This Dad the Meaning of Home

A Gay Dad Speaks Out Against Trump's Attempts to Discriminate Against...

Growing a Thicker Skin

'NolaPapa' Launches YouTube Channel: Story of a Gay Dad

'Shook to the Core': a Gay Dad Remembers Katrina on the Hurricane's...

Sick of the News? Turn Off the T.V. and Take Action, Says This Gay Dad

5 Reasons Why We Love Gays With Kids!

Gay Dads Left "Speechless" by Daughter's Reaction to Learning Her...

One Gay Dad's Arduous Ascent Atop Potty Mountain

This Gay Dad is Proof: Your Past Doesn't Have to Prevent You From...

How My Personal Pride As a Gay Man Has Evolved Since I Became a Dad

This Gay Dad is Fighting the Example Set by His Abusive Father with...

Before Baby, After Baby: One Dad's Comparison

Let Christmas Come Early This Year

Finding Ella

A Dad Finds Hope After a Failed Adoption

A Gay Dad Worries About his Daughter’s Milestones

With my Husband’s Help, Becoming a Confident Gay Papa

Could This be True? My Six-Year Pattern of Change

Strawberry and Cream Cheese Crepes for Your Valentine

The Loving Process Behind Our Open Adoption Plan

How to Make Beautiful Christmas Garlands and Centerpieces

How to Care for a Premature Baby: Learning As We Go

Thanksgiving Dinner Dessert Recipes From Gay Dad Erik

Another Gay Dad Reacts to the Election: Finding Strength to Lead by...

How we Built a Perfect Nursery for our Baby

Our First #GayDadStory: Erik Alexander Shares How His Family Came to...