The loneliness of stay-at-home dadding

Mar 10·1 min read

Been home with the kids for two years since my wife makes more money. It's great being with them but dude the isolation is real. All the parent groups are moms who seem uncomfortable having a dad around. I don't get adult conversation most days. Started feeling pretty depressed about it. Just joined a dad group that meets at a coffee shop and it's helped so much just being around other dudes who get it. Isolation is the killer. If you're struggling reach out to someone.

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LLance K.Regular3w ago

Stay at home dadding is tough because you don't get the built in adult interaction that work gives you. Have you looked into any dad groups in your area? Game changers for me.

KKeithNew DadMar 12

Two years in and you're probably starting to really feel that isolation. It's great for the kids but you need some time with actual adults too. Nothing wrong with that.

AAlexRegularMar 11

The guilt of feeling lonely when you're literally around people all day is real. But you're doing an incredible thing for your family. Maybe set up a regular coffee or something with other dads.

BBrad T.New DadMar 11

This is the part nobody talks about. You're doing amazing work but you also need your own thing, your own time. Taking care of yourself isn't selfish, it's necessary.