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Commented on My kid asked me what's for dinner

That's the kind of joke that'll embarrass her when she's older but she'll remember it forever. Keep them coming.

Commented on Depression making it hard to be present with family

Man, I'm only 6 weeks in and already noticing how hard it is to just be present some days. Really appreciate you sharing this because it makes me feel...

Commented on Dad jokes that actually got laughs this week

That bread pun is elite tier. My 8 year old does the same groan-then-giggle thing and honestly it's the best reaction a dad can get. Keep those puns c...

Commented on My oldest helped me fix the dishwasher

That's awesome man. Those YouTube rabbit holes actually pay off sometimes. My kids are still too young but I'm looking forward to this phase where the...

Commented on Anyone else obsessed with their new grill setup

Your wife will come around once she tastes that brisket. I've got my whole basement setup now and everyone's happy. That grill is your sanctuary.

Commented on Feeling really alone even though I'm surrounded by people

Real talk - nobody really knows what you're going through unless they're in it too. But there are other dads feeling exactly what you're feeling right...

Commented on My job is killing my family time and I don't know what to do

Man I feel this in my soul. I was traveling constantly and missing everything. Finally had the conversation with my boss about cutting back travel and...

Commented on Loneliness after becoming a parent

Man, I feel this hard. Being a single dad of three in Portland, the isolation hit different when I first became a parent. Your old friends don't get t...

Commented on Feeling like I'm failing as a dad and it's eating me alive

You're not failing. I had a moment like that last month and I felt terrible for days. But here's the thing - you feel bad about it, which means you ca...

Commented on Anyone else get panic attacks when their kid gets sick?

This hits different when you're the one responsible, right? I remember my son had a fever and I had him at urgent care before my ex even knew about it...