Solo trip changed something for me

Dec 28·1 min read

Took 3 days away from the fam without the kids last month - just fishing with my buddy up in Maine. Felt guilty the whole time ngl but something about those three days actually... reset me? Came back feeling like I could handle dad stuff again instead of just white-knuckling through it. Not saying everyone needs to abandon their family but maybe I needed to remember who I am outside of being a parent. Anyone else found that helpful?

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DDominic E.RegularDec 28

This is the kind of post I needed to read. Everyone always says you need to take time for yourself but then you feel guilty. Did your wife give you pushback about the trip or was she cool with it?

DDan M.RegularDec 30

Can you describe what changed for you? Like mental clarity or did you come back with a different perspective on your priorities?

MMark T.New DadDec 29

Maine fishing trip sounds like reset button material. I get that feeling after my guys night outings too. Sometimes you just need to remember who you are outside of being dad for a minute.

WWalter T.RegularDec 30

Three days to yourself sounds incredible. What did you catch up there? And more importantly how did the kids handle you being gone that long for the first time?

RRyanNew DadDec 30

Your buddy is a real one for making this happen. Those trips with the guys hit different once you're a dad.