Loneliness hits different when you're a parent

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May 41 min read

I have friends, I have a wife, I have kids, but I feel so alone sometimes. Everyone is busy with their own stuff. My friends don't get why I can't just meet up whenever. My wife is exhausted from work and parenting. My kids need me but I can't really talk to them about anything real. Sometimes I'm in a room full of people and feel completely isolated. Anyone else dealing with this? Thinking about finding a therapist or joining a dads group or something.

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RRyanRegularMay 4

Man, I feel this. Between coaching practice schedules and the kids' stuff, I'm around people constantly but still feel disconnected sometimes. Your friends probably do get it more than you think, even if they can't show up the way they used to.

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LLucasRegularMay 4

Yeah dude, I'm only a few months in and I already notice how isolated parenting can feel even when you're never actually alone. Like you're in a crowded room but speaking a different language than everyone else.

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