My dad called and I told him I've been struggling with anxiety. Instead of just venting and moving on, I actually ASKED if he had time to talk. He drove over and we sat in the garage for like 2 hours. Didn't solve anything but it felt really good to not pretend everything's fine for once. Tiny thing but my therapist says vulnerability is a strength so marking this as a W.
The difference between venting and actually asking for support is wild. Venting helps a little, but real support hits different. Proud of you for taking that step
This is actually massive. Asking for help is the hardest part and it sounds like your dad showed up for it. The garage thing is such a dad move too - something about that space makes conversations easier
2 hours in the garage with your dad sounds like exactly what you needed. Most dads would just offer solutions or minimize it. The fact that he just... sat with you is everything
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This is the kind of post that makes me want to call my own dad. Did it help just having someone there, or did he say something specific that stuck with you?