Got all three kids out the door on time, made their lunches, had them at school before the bell, and didn't forget anyone's backpack. Stopped for coffee on the way home like a boss. Small win but I'll take it.

I was a functional alcoholic for years. My family made excuses for me. Then one day my oldest said he didn't want to bring friends over because he was embarrassed. That hit different. Got sober 3 years ago and man, the person I've become is unrecognizable. I miss the escape of drinking some nights b...

Everyone jokes that chivalry is dead but I'm determined my son won't grow up thinking it's okay to slouch through life. Been teaching him to open doors for mom, write thank you notes by hand, maintain eye contact when shaking hands, and respect women as equals not conquests. These aren't old fashion...

Coming from a really strict Christian background where God was basically fear and punishment. I don't want that for my kids. I want them to know Jesus as love and grace, not as a cosmic cop waiting to catch them doing wrong. My parents think I'm going soft but honestly I think my faith is stronger n...

We've been reading a Bible story about David and Bathsheba and he got quiet and asked if God would forgive him because he lied to his mom about brushing his teeth last week. My heart just broke and healed at the same time. We talked about confession and repentance and how God's grace covers us when ...

I've been holding the back of the seat for months and kept telling him he was ready. He was so nervous but finally let me let go in the driveway. Made it about 20 feet before he wobbled and caught himself. Didn't crash, didn't cry, just got back on and kept going. So proud of this kid right now I co...

My buddy who started at the company same time as me just got promoted. I didn't even get considered. Pretty sure it's because I turn down all the nights out and travel stuff because of family obligations. Guys without kids just have more flexibility and it's not fair. I want to provide for my family...

Hello every dad on here, please — from one father to another — I’m reaching out with humility and hope. I’m trying to buy a few things for my little daughter worth $40 , and right now life has been really hard. I’m not trying to sound rude or desperate, but I truly have no choice.At this moment, I d...

My ex started seeing someone about a month ago and now he's meeting the kids. I don't have any legal standing to stop it but it's weird and honestly upsetting. My daughter mentioned he stayed over and I felt my chest get tight. I know I don't have a right to be upset since we've been split for 2 yea...

My 14 year old told his mom he doesn't want to stay with me on my weekends. Honestly it gutted me. We had a decent relationship but I think the new place is smaller and he's at that age where he wants to be with his friends. His mom called me to tell me and said we should talk about adjusting the sc...

This is the third time this month she's picked up the kids 45 minutes late without texting me first. I have to be at work by 8am on those mornings and my boss is already giving me crap about being late. We have it in writing from the custody agreement that pickups are at 7:30am sharp. Do I need to i...

Two years ago I was 40 pounds overweight, my knees hurt all the time, and I couldn't play with my kids without getting winded. Started running (barely jogging at first) and it changed my whole life. Not just physically. My confidence came back. I have energy again. My kids see me working toward some...

I was a functional alcoholic for years. Thought I had it under control. My kids probably don't even remember a lot of their childhood because I was checked out. Got sober 3 years ago and man it's been a whole different life. Weekends I remember. My kids see their dad actually present. My marriage is...

Got laid off 2 years ago after 15 years climbing the corporate ladder. Devastated at first. But I've been home since then doing freelance stuff and I actually know my kids now. Like really know them. What they care about, their sense of humor, their fears. I missed SO much. Money's tighter but I wou...

My kids are asking more questions about God and church lately. The problem is I grew up Christian but kind of drifted away in my twenties. Now as a dad I want them to have faith but I feel like a hypocrite teaching them something I'm not living. My wife is more committed to it than me. How do I lead...