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Stories about Dad

Funny, proud, embarrassing and tender. Stories about dads, grandads and father figures, sent in by people like you.

Every family has a dad story. The time he drove forty minutes back for a forgotten lunchbox. The joke he told at the worst possible moment. The thing he fixed with duct tape and absolute confidence. We collect them here, read every one that comes in, and publish a selection.

Share a story about your dad

The first story could be yours.

We are collecting stories now. Not sure what to write? Try one of these:

  • What did your dad always say?
  • A time he embarrassed you (lovingly)
  • Something he taught you without meaning to
  • The thing he fixed with duct tape
Share your story

How stories work

  • Write your own. Send a story about your dad, grandad, stepdad or another father figure that you wrote yourself.
  • Keep it short. Up to 600 characters. We may trim a story for length or clarity.
  • First names only. Please leave out full names, addresses, phone numbers, workplaces and photos, for you and for your dad.
  • Be kind. Funny is great. Cruel is not. We don't publish stories that attack or identify people, or anything graphic.
  • We read every story, and we publish a selection. We can't publish them all or reply to each one, and nothing goes live without us reading it first.
  • In loving memory. If your story is about a dad who has died, tick the box and we'll add a small candle to it.
  • Changed your mind? You can ask us to remove your story at any time. Use the contact details in our privacy policy and tell us which story it is.

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