From angry guy to someone who gets therapy

1d ago1 min read

I was the type of dad who yelled at everything. Traffic, work, my kids for minor stuff. My oldest got anxiety from it. Therapist told me I had untreated anger issues from my own childhood. Started going last year and man, it changed everything. Not gonna act like I'm perfect now but I actually think before I lose it. My kids talk to me now instead of hiding. I miss being able to just blow off steam without thinking but I don't miss the scared look on my kids' faces. They laugh more. I'm more present. It's hard work but worth it.

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HHank C.Regular13h ago

How long have you been in therapy? I've been thinking about it but wasn't sure if it would actually help with the anger stuff.

RRob K.Regularjust now

This is real growth right here man. I'm genuinely proud of you for recognizing that and getting help. Takes guts to admit you need to change.

MMatt S.Regularjust now

How did your oldest react to you going to therapy? Did that conversation go okay?

EEli L.Regularjust now

More dads need to see this post. Getting help for anger issues isn't weakness it's actually the strongest thing you can do for your family.

SSam F.New Dadjust now

Respect for admitting this and actually doing something about it. A lot of guys just stay angry forever. Getting therapy took guts.

FFritz N.Regularjust now

The fact that your oldest called you out shows they care enough to tell you something was wrong. Good on you for listening to them instead of getting defensive.

SSteve L.Regularjust now

That's huge man. Your kids probably noticed the difference immediately. That's the kind of growth that actually matters as a father.

RRandy B.Regularjust now

I've been there too. The yelling at traffic and then taking it out on the kids was my pattern. Therapy actually helped me realize a lot of stuff I wasn't aware of. Good on you for making the change.