About William Henderson

William Henderson is a Boston-based writer. He has two children, blogs about parenting and love (hendersonhouseofcards.com), tweets (@Avesdad), and rarely reads directions.

House of Cards, Part 1

MentalHospital

The first part of William Henderson’s powerful memoir, beginning in a mental hospital after his failed suicide attempt.

Changing Seasons Now; Snow, Soon

egg in water

“We’ve talked about these eggs as if they are future children, and not just the possibility of future children.” Will Henderson writes in the journal he kept for his child-to-be.

Growing Up, Not Getting Older

little ballerina runs away

I tell my son, and I will tell my daughter, that playing dress up begins when you’re five and never truly ends.

The Progression of Regret

desert

William Henderson has divided the stages of regret into five plains of devastation.

My Father’s Father

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Will Henderson reflects on the death of his grandfather and how it illuminated the state of their family relationships.

Anderson Cooper Comes Out

Daytime Emmy Awards

A tightrope, Cooper has walked, but now that he’s jumped and landed firmly on one side, ending years of speculation, what really will change?

Full-Time Fatherhood Is More Than a Trend

Dad&Son

Will Henderson doesn’t agree that dads are the new moms; he’s pretty sure they’re the new dads.

Same-Sex Comic Book Wedding: A Long Time Coming

Northstar

Superhero speedster, 20 years after coming out, finally gets to say “I do”