SinePatre
Turning Absence into Belonging. Building a strong community, together.
Quick Check-In
Reflect on where you're at and get some support.
SinePatre was founded by August, a thirteen-year-old teen who is growing up without a dad and wanted a place where other fatherless adolescents could feel understood, not singled out. SinePatre began as a small idea born from experience—what it feels like to grow up without a father. What started as a small site is now a growing group of youth advocates, writers, and listeners transforming loss into leadership.
I built SinePatre as a teen-led project to offer community to kids who have had a similar experience to me. Be a part of/learn about our contributions: practical advice, a welcoming discussion space, monthly writing prompts, and handpicked resources.
The goal is simple and personal: turn isolation into connection and loss into shared strength. If you want to help, I welcome collaborators, mentors, and partner orgs to keep growing the impact
The founder
Understanding Fatherlessness
A quick look at the realities, emotions, and myths around growing up without a dad. Tap through the tabs and explore what speaks to you.
- Approximately 23% of U.S. children (about 18.4 million) live in single-parent homes.
- Several U.S. presidents—including Barack Obama and George Washington—grew up without their biological fathers.
- About 85% of youth in prison come from fatherless backgrounds.
- Roughly 71% of high-school dropouts come from a fatherless home.
- With support, friends, and community, teens without fathers can still thrive emotionally and socially.
When you're overwhelmed, try writing freely without editing, talking to someone who understands, or channeling energy into movement, art, or music. You don't have to fix everything right now — naming what you're feeling is already progress. You're not alone in this.
Being fatherless doesn't make you flawed, incomplete, or destined to fail. Many stereotypes — like being angry, unstable, or unmotivated — are simply false. Everyone's story is different, and strength can come from struggle. You define who you are.