Derek

Commented on Nights are the worst for me

That's the worst time of day for the anxiety spiral. Have you tried getting out of bed and doing something with your hands for a bit? Sometimes helps ...

Commented on Wife wants me to cry more and I'm confused

It's worth listening to her on this one. My kid actually felt safer opening up to me after he saw me handle disappointment instead of just brushing it...

Commented on Mentoring young men in the community

That's awesome man, fishing trips are the best way to connect with a kid. My 6yo and I do mini golf every Sunday and those simple moments away from ev...

Commented on Finally finished my home theater setup

Running cable through the walls is no joke. Congrats on finishing something that actually stays finished. Most dad projects around here never make it ...

Commented on Built a treehouse with my boys this weekend

That oak tree treehouse sounds perfect. My daughter would lose her mind over something like that. The fact that you built it WITH them makes it even c...

Commented on Finally went to therapy and it's helping more than I expected

This is huge. Honestly therapy changes everything when you finally do it, especially after dragging your feet. And your kids will benefit so much from...

Commented on Started therapy last week and already having doubts

I felt the exact same way my first couple sessions. Felt like I was paying someone to ask me stuff I already knew. Stuck it out and eventually somethi...

Commented on Anxiety after becoming a dad is ruining me

Four months is brutal territory. You're sleep deprived, hormones are all over the place if you're the primary caregiver, and your brain is trying to p...

Commented on How do you handle when your kids call you out for being hypocritical?

This is the stuff they don't tell you about in parenting classes. You have to admit when you're wrong. It's uncomfortable but it teaches them a lot ab...

Commented on Best fantasy football draft pick you've ever made

Nice pick. My son actually manages his own fantasy team now and he's obsessed with watching highlights. It's become our thing on Sunday mornings befor...