One common challenge is dealing with social stigma. Some people in society may not be accepting of a gay man raising a child alone. Another is legal issues. In some places, it can be difficult for a single gay man to adopt or gain full legal rights over a child. Also, there might be a lack of support from family in some cases, which can be really tough for the single gay dad.
Common challenges in single gay dad stories include the struggle for acceptance. This can come from different aspects, like the community, schools, or even extended family. There are also practical difficulties. For example, if he has to work long hours to support the family, he may find it hard to be there for all of his child's important moments. And when it comes to the child's emotional development, he may sometimes feel inadequate without a partner to share the parenting responsibilities, but he has to learn to be both a mother - like and father - like figure for his child.