This might sound weird but I feel so alone sometimes even with my wife and kids around. Like nobody really understands what I'm going through. My dad wasn't around much growing up so I don't have that example to look to. I love my family but I feel like I'm drowning and can't talk to anyone about it. Started seeing a therapist last month which helps a little.
I feel this deeply man. I'm around my family all the time but there's this weird disconnect sometimes. Like you're in the same room but on totally different wavelengths. You're not alone in feeling alone.
This resonates with me. When you're the one managing everything and nobody really knows what you're juggling it can feel isolating even with people around. Have you thought about talking to someone?
Real talk, I've been there too. Co-parenting made me face a lot of these feelings head on. Sometimes the loneliness is about needing to connect with other people who get the dad life.
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That doesn't sound weird at all. I think a lot of dads feel this way and just don't talk about it. Have you tried bringing it up with your wife? Sometimes she might not realize you're struggling.