Struggling with anger in front of my kids - need prayers and advice

5d ago1 min read

Been dealing with a short fuse lately and I hate it. Had a moment last week where I yelled at my kids over something stupid and immediately felt the Holy Spirit convicting me. My oldest looked scared and I realized he was seeing his dad act nothing like what I'm teaching him about Jesus. I apologized and we talked about it but I know I need to do better. Started praying about it every morning and asking God to give me patience but some days are still hard. If anyone's dealt with this I'd appreciate prayers and maybe some practical tips on managing anger as a father.

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NNate C.New Dad5d ago

This is real and I appreciate you being honest about it. I'm still so new to all this but even I can see how easy it is to snap when you're tired or stressed. You got this though, one day at a time.

PPete S.Regular5d ago

Man, I get it. I've had those moments too where I lose it over something small and then just hate myself for it. The fact that you recognize it and feel bad means you care, and that's what matters to your kids. Hang in there, brother.

PPhil C.Regular5d ago

Been there, dude. What helped me was taking a step back when I feel that fuse getting short - even just going for a walk or getting some air for a minute. Your kids will remember that you tried to do better more than they remember the yelling.