I was so resistant to it for years but my wife basically told me I needed to deal with my stuff or we were gonna have a real problem. Found a therapist who gets the dad thing and honestly talking to someone neutral is huge. Been going for 6 weeks and I feel like I'm actually understanding why I reac...
I've been working with him on this for like 3 months and today he just did it. No help. I literally just stood there watching and he nailed it. My wife wasn't even home so I immediately texted her a video. Best feeling ever. I know it sounds small but man this parenting thing is awesome sometimes.
My 12 year old thinks 2 hours of gaming every day is reasonable. I'm trying to stick to 1 hour on weekdays but he argues constantly. My wife thinks I'm being too strict. Anyone else dealing with this? What limits do you actually enforce and how do you not feel like a total villain about it?
Left my job in finance two years ago when my wife got a promotion. Honestly thought I'd hate it but man, I don't miss the 6am commute or stress eating at my desk. The weird part is I actually FEEL like a dad now instead of just someone who shows up on weekends. Miss the paychecks and adult conversat...
Had all these plans, was gonna backpack Europe, finish college without worrying about anything. Then my girlfriend got pregnant and honestly the first year was dark. But somehow being responsible for another human changed me. I'm 28 now, finally got my degree, have a decent job, and my son is amazin...
Three years of barely being home. Kids grew up without me really knowing them. Got laid off during covid and took a remote job out of desperation. Now I get to drop them at school, actually know their teachers, cook dinner with them. Took like 6 months for them to even trust I'd be there. Miss the h...
I struggle with pretty bad anxiety and lately it's been focused on whether I'm being a good enough father. I keep replaying moments where I was short with my kids or didn't have patience and I spiral thinking I'm damaging them. Logically I know I'm being too hard on myself but the anxiety doesn't li...
Just had my third therapy session and I don't want to jinx it but I'm noticing small changes. My therapist is helping me separate my self-worth from my performance as a dad and at work. Started doing some breathing exercises when I feel the anxiety creeping in. It's not fixed obviously but for the f...
My daughter looked at me while I was singing along to the radio and said 'Dad you sing like you do everything else, confidently wrong.' I burst out laughing because honestly that's a pretty solid burn. She's 9 now and has officially entered the phase where she thinks I'm hilarious for being a total ...
Just changed my son's diaper this morning and apparently he had other plans. Poop went UP his back, out the side, and somehow inside his sleeve. My wife was laughing so hard she couldn't help. I looked like I'd been in a war. This is my life now.
I know it's probably just gas or a reflex but my son looked right at me and smiled for like two seconds this morning. I literally teared up. Never thought I'd be the guy getting emotional over a baby but here we are. Work can wait, I'm staying home today just to be near him.
Because he heard the drinks were on the house!
Been working with him on this for months. This morning he just did it without asking for help and I literally teared up a little. My wife caught it on video. These little wins hit different when you're a dad man.
I know I'm late to the game but finally managed to take down Malenia. Spent probably 200+ attempts over the last few months. Stayed up way too late last night and got her down to like 10% health and just went for it. Might sound dumb but honestly felt as good as winning anything in real life. Now I'...
Took him out this morning and after about 20 minutes of me holding the seat he just took off. I let go without telling him and he made it like 50 feet before he noticed I wasn't holding him anymore. The look on his face was priceless. Wife got it on video. Best morning I've had in months honestly.