I'm Warrick, a husband, a dad, and someone whose life has been shaped by serious illness, chronic pain, and more hospital stays than I care to count.

I've survived life-threatening complications, multiple major surgeries, intensive care, and the emotional aftermath of it all. I now live with a permanent ileostomy, chronic pain, and the daily challenges of a body that doesn't always cooperate. But through everything, one thing has remained constant: I want to be the best dad I can be.

That's why I created Dads Like Me.

Because being a dad doesn't stop when you become ill. But it does become harder. There are days when simply getting out of bed feels impossible, when guilt creeps in, and when you wonder whether you're giving your family enough. I know those feelings because I live them.

Dads Like Me is a place for fathers navigating chronic illness, pain, disability, medical trauma, and the emotional weight that comes with them. It's about sharing honest experiences, practical ideas, and ways to stay connected to our children and families, even when life looks nothing like we imagined.

I'm not here as someone who has all the answers. I'm a dad figuring things out as I go, sharing what I've learned and hopefully helping another dad feel a little less alone.

Our bodies may change. Our love, our purpose, and our place as dads remain.