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The times I've felt overwhelmed

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Having children is a huge change, there's bound to be times when it's all a bit much.

Our dads and their family members talk about the times they've felt overwhelmed and how they've coped.

If you or people close to you have been affected by any issues raised by our dads, visit the BBC Action Line page for details of organisations that can help.

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