Spent 15 years hiding this. Was the 'perfect' husband, had the kids, did everything right on the outside. But I was dying inside pretending to be someone I'm not. Last month at 42 I finally came out to everyone. Lost some relationships, especially with my dad, which sucks more than I can say. But my...
I told him I like to keep a dad of old jokes just in case.
“Every word has the power to heal, guide, and awaken strength.” Many people have told me that I have a gift — a way of writing that touches hearts and helps others see hope again. Over time, I realized this talent isn’t just about words; it’s about saving lives, restoring faith, and helping people ...
I work all week, deal with meetings and deadlines, come home and do parent stuff. Three nights a week I play online with the same guys I've known for 15 years. It's where I decompress and hang out with my buddies. My wife made a comment about it being immature. It's not affecting my work, kids, or m...
Wrote a thank you note by hand to my daughter's teacher and my wife thought it was weird. Said most people just send an email. But my mom taught me that certain things matter, you know? Taking time to write something out shows respect. I want my kids to understand that some traditions aren't just ol...
Got approved for 6 weeks starting next month when baby #2 arrives. I'm excited but also terrified about coming back. Will my team forget about me? Will I lose momentum on the big project we're launching? Has anyone taken a decent chunk of time off and come back without feeling like you lost ground? ...
Been coaching youth soccer for 8 years but this year felt different. Had an amazing group of 10 and 11 year olds who actually listened and worked hard. They've been practicing since March and yesterday they took home the trophy. Watching my own kid score the winning goal was something I'll never for...
Few months ago my son was having trouble sleeping and anxious about school. I was about to give him melatonin or something but my wife suggested we just pray together. Now it's our thing every night. He prays for his friends, his teacher, even his soccer coach. Last week he prayed for a kid who bull...
Man I miss sleep so much. Used to be that guy who slept 8 hours no problem. Now with a newborn and a toddler I'm running on like 4-5 hours broken up into chunks. I forget why I walked into rooms. My brain feels like soup. People keep saying it gets better but when? Also I look like a totally differe...
Started rewatching The Office for like the 5th time after the kids go down. My wife keeps walking by and shaking her head at me. But honestly after dealing with tantrums and screaming all day, I need my Dwight Schrute fix to decompress. Is that so wrong?
Picked him up from school and teacher told me he stood up to a bully going after his smaller friend. Didn't fight or anything, just told the kid to leave him alone and stayed with his friend. That's my boy right there. Called my mom immediately to tell her. She cried too.
Spent the last 6 months converting the back half of my garage into a workshop. Installed new lighting, got a proper workbench setup, and some tool storage. Took way longer than planned because of course it did but it feels good to have a space that's actually mine. Wife says I spend more time in the...
Got a pack of frozen burgers for the weekend and I know some people say you gotta thaw them first but I like grilling them frozen. Medium heat, flip less often, gives them a better crust. Am I the only one who does this or is this normal?
So last summer I promised my son we'd build a treehouse and I kept putting it off. Finally bit the bullet last weekend. Spent about 8 hours total over two days with some 2x6s, a couple old pallets, and a lot of YouTube videos. The thing is actually solid. We tested it with both of us on it and no cr...
Became a stepdad three years ago to two kids (8 and 11). First year I was the cool stepdad, all activities and fun stuff, letting them stay up late, whatever. Now that we're in the thick of actual parenting and responsibility I'm the one setting boundaries, making them do homework, saying no to thin...