Finally confronted my anger problem for my kids' sake

JoshNew Dad

3w ago·1 min read

Been thinking a lot about what kind of man my boys are becoming and realized they're picking up on my short temper. I yelled at my 8yo over spilled milk yesterday and saw the fear in his eyes. That hit different. Started praying about it this morning and just admitted to my wife and kids that I've been wrong. We're doing devotions together now and I'm asking God to help me actually be the example I claim to be. It's humbling man but necessary.

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NNate B.Regular3w ago

Real respect for putting in the work on this. The fact that you're thinking about the men they're becoming shows you're already on a different path than maybe you had growing up.

LLucasRegular3w ago

This hit me hard. I've had the same wake up call watching my kids mirror my frustration back at me. It's tough to admit but that's the first step right? What kind of changes have you made so far?

MManuelRegular3w ago

Man, recognizing it is everything. I spent years not thinking about it until my oldest started yelling the same way I do. Been working with a therapist for the past 6 months and it's made a huge difference with all three kids.

DDerek M.Regular3w ago

How old are your boys? I'm still in the thick of it with bedtime chaos and I can feel myself getting short sometimes. Would love to hear what's actually working for you.