He lost his dad to suicide at 17. Now he’s building something for Michigan fathers.

MLive shared the story behind Midland Dad Club — how Zack Peterson lost his dad to suicide at 17, and how that loss shaped a mission to help other Michigan fathers connect and show up for each other.

The piece looks at why a local dad community matters, and what Midland Dad Club is building beyond a Facebook group: real meetups, honest conversation, and dads supporting dads.

We recommend reading the full article on MLive for Zack’s story in his own words and the broader context of fatherhood and mental health in Michigan.

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