Wife wants me to go to support group

Jan 18·1 min read

She found a dad group that meets Thursday nights in Denver and keeps bringing it up. Part of me thinks it would help but also I'm terrified of sitting in a circle talking about my feelings with strangers. What if I cry? What if it's all just complaining? What if I don't belong because my problems aren't 'bad enough'? Has anyone actually done this and found it helpful or did it feel forced?

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Comments(5)

HHenry M.RegularJan 19

The fact that your wife is suggesting it means she's seen something that made her think it would help you. That's worth paying attention to honestly.

DDerekNew DadJan 19

I was skeptical about this stuff too until I actually went to a group. Turns out talking to other dads about the hard stuff actually helps. You're not alone in whatever you're dealing with.

DDominic E.RegularJan 19

Real talk: if your wife is bringing it up that many times, she's worried about something. Might be worth asking her what specifically prompted the suggestion.

AAdam K.RegularJan 20

Thursday nights in Denver? That's like one night a week. You could absolutely do that and still have your life intact. Give it three sessions before you make a decision.

CChris P.RegularJan 20

Just go dude. What's the worst that happens? You sit in a room with other dads for an hour. Best case you actually get something out of it or meet some cool people in Denver. Win-win.