This is hard to admit but I've been going through the motions with church and family devotions for a while now. Don't really feel connected to God like I used to. My 12 year old asked me yesterday why we go to church if I don't seem to care about it. That hit me hard. He's right. I'm teaching my kid...
When the marriage ended I had this moment where I realized I'd built my entire identity around being a husband and a dad in this package deal. Suddenly I was just a single guy trying to figure out how to parent alone and I didn't know who I was outside of that relationship. First few years were roug...
I was the guy who was always out, always the life of the party, defined myself by who I was hanging with. Then my daughter was born and everything just clicked into place in a weird way. I don't miss the nights out nearly as much as I thought I would. I miss sleeping in though. I miss being able to ...
My 4 and 6 year old will be playing and suddenly theres silence and my brain immediately goes into panic mode. Like something bad is happening or theyre getting into something. I know this is anxiety but I cant stop myself from checking on them every 30 seconds. Wife says I need to relax but it feel...
We started using this timer app that gives warnings at 10 mins, 5 mins, and 1 min before screen time ends. Game changer honestly. Instead of me just yelling "time's up" he actually knows it's coming and we have way fewer tears. Anyone else use something similar?
Going through a separation and I have the kids 4 nights a week. Work is demanding, kids need homework help, dinner, bedtime routine, and I'm barely sleeping. I feel like I'm failing at everything. Snapped at my boss yesterday over something stupid. Can't afford therapy right now and I'm too tired to...
Friday nights I fire up the smoker and just zone out for like 6 hours while I'm tending it. The kids know Dad's on grill duty and I get some peace. Started experimenting with different woods and rubs. My buddy says I should sell the stuff I make but honestly it's more about the time alone and doing ...
My son is 4 months old and I'm having constant intrusive thoughts about something bad happening to him. I can't sleep even when he's sleeping because I keep checking if he's breathing. My wife thinks I'm being paranoid but it's not just worry, it's this overwhelming feeling I can't control. Started ...
Took a running back in round 6 that everyone said was done. Had an MVP season and absolutely carried my team. That one pick got me talking trash the whole season. What about you guys? Got any steal stories from your drafts?
Been limping along for two years and finally gave up the ghost this morning. Now I've got to go back to my original plan of just drinking the break room sludge or spending four bucks a day at the coffee shop. RIP little buddy. You will be missed.
Took the family on a 5 mile hike last Saturday at a state park nearby. Packed snacks, water, the whole thing. Youngest made it about 2 miles before complaining his legs hurt. Had to carry him the rest of the way while my oldest kept running ahead. By the end my back was toast but they all slept so g...
Just picked up a PS5 and man, these games are insane compared to what I used to play. Trying to get through Elden Ring but honestly some nights I just sit in my chair with a beer and watch YouTube videos about it instead of actually playing. My kids think I'm cool now though which is worth something...
Spent the whole Saturday reorganizing my tackle boxes and honestly it felt better than actually fishing. Got everything labeled, all my lures sorted by type, and I even made a spreadsheet of what I have. My wife walked in and just shook her head but I dont care, I can find my stuff now without teari...
Started demolition two weeks ago and it is way more involved than I expected. Got the walls open and found some old plumbing that needs replacement. Watched a ton of YouTube videos and really trying to do this right. My wife keeps asking when it will be done but we're only a quarter way through. Mig...
We were watching The Office last night and she's telling me about something from her work and I'm like yeah yeah totally listening and then she asks me a question and I have no idea what she said. Pretty sure I'm in trouble but at least Jim just did something funny on screen.