Some stories begin with joy.

Ours began with silence.

The day my wife and I learned we were having triplets was filled with awe and disbelief—three heartbeats, three lives. But behind the excitement, there was a shadow: a family history marked by loss, grief, and resilience. As we prepared for their arrival, the echoes of the past collided with the fears of the present.

The pregnancy carried immense risk. One baby’s chance of survival was just 30%. We faced questions no parent should ever have to ask, and made decisions that tested our faith, our courage, and our capacity for hope. The weight of my family’s history—the death of my older brother Vladimir decades earlier, the grief my parents rarely spoke of—pressed against every moment of possibility.

But in the midst of uncertainty, we found strength.

In Elevate Fatherhood, I share the raw, emotional story of our journey—and the hard-won lessons that came with it. Fatherhood isn’t just about sleepless nights or picture-perfect milestones. It’s about showing up when it’s hard. Standing in the storm. Choosing presence over perfection.

Through four transformative pillars—Play, Emotional Intelligence, Secure Attachment, and Lifelong Learning—this book offers a framework for intentional fatherhood. It’s a blend of story and strategy, heart and habit.

This isn’t a guide for perfect dads. It’s a call to fathers who are ready to break generational cycles, lead with love, and build a legacy that lasts.