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Second Chances · Audio documentary
My fears as a new Dad, honestly
A new father opens up — honestly — about the fears, doubts, and surprises of those first bewildering weeks.
Andre Whitfield · 15 min · July 10, 2026
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Andre Whitfield
Audio documentary maker — reentry and second chances
I record the ordinary parts of starting again, because that is where most of the work happens. I look for the details other people walk past.
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