Depression since becoming a single dad

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1w ago1 min read

Lost my job 6 months ago and have been the primary parent since then. The stress of being solely responsible for everything plus financial anxiety has me in a really dark place. Some mornings I don't want to get out of bed but the kids need breakfast so I do it. I feel like I'm just going through motions. Haven't told anyone how bad it is because I don't want people thinking I can't handle being a dad. But I'm struggling.

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EEric M.Regular1w ago

Hang in there man. Losing a job on top of everything else is brutal. Have you looked into any local support groups or talked to someone professionally? The single parent weight is real.

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JJosh M.Regular1w ago

I hear you. The financial stress alone when you're the main provider is scary. Have you tried reaching out to any dad groups in your area? Sometimes just talking to guys going through similar stuff helps more than you'd think.

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AAdam R.Regular1w ago

That's a lot on your plate. Being the primary parent solo plus job hunting sounds overwhelming. Are you getting any breaks or support from family right now?

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