Stress from work is bleeding into home life and I hate it

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3w ago1 min read

Lost my temper at my kid over nothing yesterday and I feel like garbage. The project at work is a disaster, my boss is breathing down my neck, and I'm bringing that angry energy home. I used to be better at compartmentalizing but with two kids and a mortgage I feel like I'm failing at everything. Anyone got real strategies that actually work? Not the meditation app stuff, real practical things.

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CChris T.Regular3w ago

Been there brother. When work stress is eating you alive, your kids get the worst version of you. Take a breath, apologize to your kid, and try to compartmentalize before you walk through that door. Easier said than done but it helps.

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RReggie K.Regular3w ago

The fact that you feel bad about it means you're a good dad. One rough moment doesn't define you. Talk to your kid, tell them you had a bad day, and move forward. You've got this.

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BBrianRegular3w ago

That guilt is heavy, man. I work crazy hours to provide and sometimes I'm too burned out when I'm with them. Maybe take a day if you can to reset and remind yourself what matters most.

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