Loneliness is hitting different as a divorced dad

2w ago1 min read

Kids every other week isn't cutting it. The weeks they're gone I have nothing. No partner, friends are all coupled up and busy, work is just work. Started drinking too much on those off weeks because at least it makes time pass. Finally reached out to a buddy I haven't talked to in forever. He's dealing with similar stuff. We're trying to do something every other Friday when the kids are gone. Small thing but helps. If anyone is in this same boat, know you're not alone even though it feels like you are.

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DDavidNew Dad2w ago

Every other week loneliness is its own beast. Have you thought about joining a club or group for something you care about? Woodworking nights saved me when I was in a similar spot.

SSamuelNew Dad2w ago

The coupled up friends thing hits different when you're going solo. Consider finding other dads in your situation - we get it in a way most people don't.

RRandy S.Regular2w ago

I feel this hard. Those off weeks are silent and it's a different kind of lonely. Started doing things just for me during that time - not to replace my boys, but to remember I exist outside of the custody calendar.