Being a Dad is Hard as F*ck
by Michael Venutolo-MantovaniBeing a Dad is Hard as F*ck
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About Michael Venutolo-Mantovani
Michael writes the Substack 'Being a Dad is Hard as F*ck,' which focuses on fostering earnest and honest conversations about fatherhood.
He's a freelance writer out of Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
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