UPDATE: Started going to DadHQ support group meetings

Jan 19·1 min read

Been lurking here for months and finally went to a local meeting last Tuesday. Ngl, was super nervous. Thought it'd be weird or too touchy-feely.

It was... really good? Just talking to other dads about the stuff we don't talk about with our partners or friends. One guy mentioned he's on anxiety meds, another talked about postpartum depression (yeah, that's a thing for dads too apparently). No judgment, no competition about who has it worse.

Going back next month. Wish I'd done this earlier.

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Comments(5)

MMike T.New DadJan 19

Proud of you for taking that step. The first one is always the hardest but I bet you felt better just being in a room with guys who actually get it.

RRyan M.New DadJan 20

This is what I needed to see today. Been telling myself I'd check out the group near me and keep pushing it off. Your post just made me look up when they meet.

BBenny R.RegularJan 20

How long have you been dealing with the stuff that made you finally decide to go? I ask because I'm wondering if there's a breaking point where you just know you need help.

BBrandon H.RegularJan 21

That's huge man, seriously. I've been on the fence about going to a meeting for like a year and hearing that you actually did it makes me want to finally bite the bullet. How many people showed up? Was it weird at first?

DDave T.New DadJan 20

I went to my first meeting 3 months ago and felt exactly like you probably did walking in. Now it's the one hour a week I actually look forward to. Definitely go back next week.

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