Real talk - I miss rock climbing so much it hurts. Haven't been to the gym in almost 2 years. My buddies still ask when I'm coming back and I honestly don't know. Some of the other dads at daycare say they found ways to keep their stuff alive but I haven't figured it out yet. What worked for you guys? Do you have any hobbies you were actually able to maintain?
I kept woodworking somehow but just barely. I do small stuff like cutting boards instead of full projects now. Not the same but it keeps me sane.
This is real and I appreciate you saying it. Everyone acts like you should be fine giving up everything but missing rock climbing doesn't mean you're not a good parent. Missing things is okay.
Two years is rough. Have you thought about finding a gym with childcare? Some of them do that now so you could actually get back to it during the day.
Your buddy has a climbing gym nearby? Maybe you could do a thing where you hit it up one evening a week after someone watches the kids. Start small but at least you're back in it.
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Rock climbing hit different. There's something about that feeling of being off the ground and fully focused that you just don't get from other stuff. I feel you on this one.