I've been having bad anxiety attacks before big meetings at work. My heart races, I can't focus, I just want to leave the room. I did okay for a while but lately it's gotten worse and I'm worried my boss is noticing. I took a day off last week just because I couldn't handle the panic. Has anyone dea...
I lost my patience with my boys yesterday over spilled milk and raised my voice way more than I should have. I could see them shut down and pull away. After they went to bed I prayed for forgiveness and this morning I sat down with them and apologized. Explained that even dads mess up but Jesus teac...
Looking to get into hiking more but I've got dodgy knees from my college football days. Want to find some decent trails that aren't super technical or steep. We've got some good state parks nearby but I don't want to overdo it and be crippled on Monday. Are there any tricks for protecting your knees...
Was doing really good for like two years. Got off the meds, felt great, thought I was past it. Last month something switched. Not sleeping well, everything feels heavy, snapping at the kids over nothing. Hate admitting this but I think I need to go back to the doctor. The shame of needing the meds a...
Spent the last 3 weekends refinishing the deck. Started last summer, got busy, winter happened, it sat half done. Nothing like a half finished project to make you feel like a failure every time you look at it lol. Ripped out some old boards, sanded, stained, sealed the whole thing. Wife and I sat ou...
We were just sitting in the backyard eating ice cream and out of nowhere she goes 'Daddy you're the best daddy ever in the whole world.' I almost cried. These moments are worth more than anything at work. Best day I've had in months.
After 8 months of weekends and late nights, we officially have a finished basement. New flooring, drywall, paint, built some basic shelving. I did most of it myself except the electrical which I paid someone to do because I'm not trying to burn my house down. Total spend was way over budget but my w...
So last Saturday my boy asked if we could build a treehouse. I said yeah sure thinking it would be a quick one day thing. We spent from 9am to 4pm out there with 2x8s, some rope, and way too much optimism. He helped me measure, cut boards, and hammer nails. His hands were shaking on the drill. By th...
Spent the last 3 months converting half my garage into a little retreat space. Got a mini fridge, a workbench, some LED lighting, put up my old sports memorabilia on the walls. It's nothing crazy but it's MY space you know? Where I can go tinker on projects, have a quiet beer, listen to podcasts wit...
Bought a PS5 last month and honestly I forgot how much I loved gaming. Used to be huge into it before kids. Now I play for like an hour after everyone's asleep and it's become my wind down time. My teenage son is actually kind of impressed and we've been talking about getting some multiplayer games ...
Been working on this for like 3 months in the garage. My kids kept asking what I was building and I wanted to surprise them. Got it stained and mounted on the wall yesterday. Wife actually seemed impressed which is rare lol. Now I'm already planning my next project. Anyone else get addicted to woodw...
Every transition is awkward. My 5 year old cried a little when I left which broke my heart. I know it's normal but man it doesn't get easier. Their mom and I text every few hours about them which is good but also hard because I miss them so much. 3 more days until I pick them up again.
Been working with him all summer and today it just clicked. He made it all the way down the driveway without me holding on. The look on his face when he realized he was doing it... man, I'm not crying you're crying. Worth every scraped knee.
Don't get me wrong, I love my family but I feel like I've lost my friendships. All my buddies are either childless and doing their thing or we just text occasionally about nothing. I spend most evenings with my wife and kids, which is great, but I miss having actual guy friends to talk to about real...
I feel like I'm constantly worried I'm messing my kids up somehow. Like I'll snap at them over something dumb and then spend the next hour replaying it in my head thinking I've damaged them. My therapist says I'm being too hard on myself but man it's exhausting. Does anyone else deal with this or is...