SinePatre
Mission Statment
SinePatre was created by a fatherless adolescent to support other adolescents navigating life without a father.
Through quotes, eye-opening statistics, an advice column, and anonymous submission spaces, we help young people feel seen, supported, and understood.
"I’m not a product of my circumstances. I am a product of my decisions."
— Stephen R. Covey
Fun Facts About Fatherlessness
1. Approximately 23% of children in the United States live in single-parent homes. Source: pewresearch.org.2. Numerous U.S. presidents grew up without their biological fathers, including the likes of Barack Obama and George Washington.
“It's not what happens to you, but how you react to it that matters.”
— Epictetus
SinePatre Advice - From an Anonymous Voice
1. What do you say when people ask about your dad?
"I tend to keep my response brief when someone asks about my father, framing it in a way that discourages any follow-up questions. Most of the time, I’ll say something like ‘He’s not around right now.’ Short. Simple. Easy."2. How do you deal with Father's Day?
"I try to show appreciation for a male figure in my life (even if he’s not my dad). Through a letter or conversation, I find a way to express my gratitude."3. Do you ever talk to people about it?
"Yeah, totally! I talk with close friends and family when it comes up or I have something to say."