Anxiety about being a good enough dad

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3w ago1 min read

Lately I've been spiraling about whether I'm doing right by my kids. Like I work full time, I try to be present on weekends, but there's this constant voice in my head saying I'm missing out on important moments. My oldest asked me about his day at school yesterday and I realized I couldn't remember if it was Wednesday or Thursday. Anyone else deal with this? Started seeing a therapist last month and it's helping but some days are still rough.

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AAndy T.Regular3w ago

Man, I get this every single day with four kids. The fact that you're worried about it means you're already doing better than you think. Full time work plus being present on weekends is legit, don't let that voice in your head tell you otherwise.

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VVince R.Regular3w ago

That constant spiral feeling is so real. I've found that it helps to remember the small moments matter more than perfection - like even just sitting with them at dinner counts. You're showing up, and that's what they'll remember.

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