I'm not the same person and that's actually okay

Jan 15·1 min read

Got some perspective this week. I realized I'm not the guy who stayed out till 2 AM anymore and that used to bother me. But then I watched my daughter learn to smile and I'm like... okay yeah I'd trade a thousand late nights for this. I'm softer now. More patient. Still me but like a better version I guess. Anyone else have that moment where you stopped grieving who you were and started being grateful for who you're becoming?

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AAndy S.RegularJan 16

I'm still figuring out who the new version of me is, but I think I'm starting to like him better. Different priorities now.

AAdam K.New DadJan 17

This is real talk right here. I used to judge myself for not being that guy anymore, but then I realized staying home and actually being present for bedtime is way better than whatever was happening at those 2 AM hangouts anyway.

MMarcusNew DadJan 18

Hit me hard when I realized the same thing. Now my idea of a wild night is staying up till 11 watching something that isn't a kids show. And honestly? I sleep better.

MMike R.New DadJan 16

The tough part is accepting it without feeling like you've failed somehow. Sounds like you're in a good headspace about it though which is honestly what matters.

TThomasNew DadJan 18

Happened to me around year three of having kids. Your body just doesn't want to do that anymore and your brain definitely doesn't either. Nothing wrong with that at all.

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