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Santosh Acharya

Santosh Acharya

Mumbai
On a Mission to train a generation of Indian husbands and fathers in Emotional Leadership - so the silence their fathers passed down stops with them.
08
Jun
A man in a suit stands by a large window overlooking a city. Behind him, mementos of personal loss—like a violin case and fra

When a Role Ends: What You Can Carry Into the Next Chapter

Losing a job, a business, a sport, or a familiar family role can disturb more than your schedule. It can
2 min read
18
Mar
A man in a light blue shirt sits by a window, resting his chin on his hand and reflecting on family balance. In the backgroun

Providing for Your Family and Being Present: The Difference I Had to Learn

Providing meets practical needs. Emotional presence means being available to understand what your family is experiencing. They support each other,
4 min read
16
Mar
A man in a blue shirt stands indoors, leaning against a window and looking out thoughtfully, reflecting on personal growth. C

The Belief That Made Me Doubt What Was Close to Me

A conversation with another coach helped me name a belief I had barely noticed: perhaps the valuable thing was somewhere
2 min read
16
Mar
A man and woman sit together on a couch, smiling and discussing notes on paper. Surrounded by coffee mugs, documents, and a b

Shared Parenting: Moving From Helping to Full Ownership

You can participate in family life and still leave your partner managing it. If they must notice the need, decide
2 min read
05
Mar
A woman angrily throws a book at a man standing by a sofa in a modern living room, as he looks surprised and covers his mouth

When My Daughter Needed Understanding Before Advice

My thirteen-year-old daughter came home unusually angry one Saturday evening. She was throwing things and speaking in a way I
2 min read
04
Mar
The Sentence My Son Repeated at the Dinner Table

The Sentence My Son Repeated at the Dinner Table

I couldn't speak. Something surged upward in my chest and stopped at my throat. A block. A sudden, hot recognition that I couldn't name in that second but could feel in my whole body.
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02
Mar
When My Son’s Concern About My Health Felt Like Criticism

When My Son’s Concern About My Health Felt Like Criticism

My son and I were shouting at each other — two voices filling the house in the dark — until I couldn't hold it anymore and screamed: "Stop!"
2 min read
02
Mar
The Family Paradox: When Love Is Present but Hard to Feel

The Family Paradox: When Love Is Present but Hard to Feel

A home can be full of effort and still leave people lonely. Meals appear, school fees are paid, appointments are
2 min read
28
Feb
When My Son Broke a Phone: Choosing Steadiness Before the Lesson

When My Son Broke a Phone: Choosing Steadiness Before the Lesson

My wife had called me before I reached home. She told me the phone I bought just four days ago was broken. In anger, my son had thrown it, it hit the window, and the glass broke too.
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27
Feb
Protecting My Child’s Dignity While Holding Him Accountable

Protecting My Child’s Dignity While Holding Him Accountable

My son had a fight in school. A boy had been teasing him, shaming him, trying to bully him. And in a burst of anger, my son hit him. Nothing grave. Nothing that drew blood or broke bone. A nine-year-old's reaction to being cornered.
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