Anyone else feeling really isolated since becoming a dad? All my old friends are still out doing bachelor stuff and I'm home with a toddler on weekends. My wife is great but she's exhausted and we barely talk beyond logistics. I love my kids but some days I feel like I've disappeared as a person. I ...
Been saying I'd fix my deck for like a year now. This weekend is the weekend. Got some new boards, my brother in law is coming over with his drill, and I'm gonna pretend I know what I'm doing. Wish me luck. If anyone has tips for not fucking this up completely let me know.
Started working out about 18 months ago just because my back was killing me all the time. Lost the first 50 pounds without even trying that hard, then got serious about it. Now I actually have energy to play with my kids instead of sitting on the couch. My knees don't hurt anymore. My wife is suppor...
Cleaned out the grill yesterday, replaced the grates, got new propane. Made burgers last night and they were perfect. My oldest even said they were better than the restaurant burgers lol. There's something about cooking outside that just hits different. Makes me feel like I got my life together even...
I've dealt with depression on and off for years but something about having kids made it way worse. I feel guilty all the time because my kids need me to be present and I'm just sitting there in my head some days. Started therapy again last month and it's helping but wanted to see if other dads strug...
Yeah. Forty seven dollars. He figured out my Apple ID password somehow and bought stuff in some game. Now I'm paranoid about my passwords and also furious. Trying not to make it a huge thing with him but damn. Anyone else had this happen? Anything I can do to prevent it going forward besides just be...
Been happening more lately. Wife falls asleep and I'm just lying there thinking about work, money, if I'm fucking up as a dad, health stuff I probably don't need to worry about. By 3am I've convinced myself something's wrong. Anyone else deal with this? What actually helps?
Took the plunge after 15 years working 9-5 in the same office. Wanted flexibility for the kids. Some days I make way more money, some days I make nothing. The anxiety of not knowing if work will come in is real. But I can be there for school pickup now. I can take my son to his soccer games. I'm sti...
Five years sober this month. I was a beer every night guy, then it became 6-7 beers. My kids were scared of me. My wife threatened to leave. I went to my first AA meeting absolutely terrified. The change didn't happen overnight but it happened. I have my family back. My kids hug me without flinching...
Usually when I try to help with math homework it turns into a argument but today my 8yo asked me for help on fractions and we worked through it together. He GOT it. Saw his face light up when he understood and he said 'thanks dad you're good at teaching' and I'm pretty sure I teared up a little in t...
I'm thinking about attempting a brisket in the smoker for the first time. Got a 12 pounder and watched like 10 YouTube videos. Either it's gonna be amazing or we're ordering pizza. My wife is not optimistic but I'm feeling confident. Anyone have any tips or am I about to waste 14 hours and 40 dollar...
Been building sets with my kids lately and honestly after they go to bed I keep building. Something about following the instructions and just zoning out is weirdly relaxing. My wife thinks I'm weird for buying extra sets just for me but this is cheaper than therapy right?
Just cleaned out my Weber and checked the propane. Got my rubs and sauces organized in the garage mini fridge. Nothing beats Friday night when I can fire up the grill and tell the family I'm 'working' for the next couple hours. Already got ribs planned for Saturday.
I told my son I was reading a book about anti gravity. He asked if it was good. I said 'Yeah it's impossible to put down.' He just stared at me. My wife laughed which counts as a win in my book.
Used to think that was just a woman thing but here I am barely getting out of bed on weekends even though I have two kids who need me. I'm putting on a good face at work and with the family but inside I'm empty. Haven't told anyone except my doctor. Started on medication two weeks ago. Just wanted t...