Reversing The Stigma Around Men's Emotional Vulnerability

Our Mission

We exist to create stronger fathers, brothers, and sons by reversing the stigma around men’s emotional vulnerability.
Depression, anxiety, and guilt don’t care about your gender: they’re human experiences. 

My Story

I never thought I’d live to be a dad. As a recovering addict and suicide survivor, fatherhood felt impossible. Today, I’m the proud father of two little boys. Ensuring they grow up learning to impact and interact with the world positively and healthily is my mission… my legacy.

From my journey, three principles emerged:
Presence. Patience. Progress.
These guide every story we share, every event we host, and every piece of apparel we create.

How We Make an Impact

We break the stigma through connection and conversation:

  • Content: To drive conversation, lead by example, and encourage reflection.

  • The Podcast: Launching January, 2026, "Sit Down, Show Up" will feature honest conversations with a focus on men's mental health, parenthood, and growth. We'll feature entrepreneurs, therapists, mental health advocates, fitness experts and every day Dad's to get into a variety of topics that can help men grow.

  • Community: Hosting events where men can share, learn, and grow together.

Apparel with Purpose

Launched in September 2025, our apparel is more than clothing. Every shirt, hoodie, and cap represents your commitment to personal growth, emotional wellness, and showing up as a better person tomorrow.

You don't have to be a father to fly this flag. We all have forefathers, and whether we're parents or not, we have an impact on the next generation and those we're around today. If you want to continue to improve as a human being, you belong with us.

Join the Movement

Change starts with one conversation, one story, one man.
If you won’t open up for yourself… open up for your kids. Together, we can break cycles, rewrite manhood, and heal faster, one man at a time.

Follow us on social → Share your story → Wear your commitment

Welcome to FOREFATHERHOOD.

Chris Claessen