Chris N.

Commented on Became a dad and suddenly my career ambitions shifted hard

Man, I get this completely. Had my first and realized I was missing all the good stuff for a job that didn't love me back. The garage time with my kid...

Commented on 50/50 custody split is exhausting me

Week on week off is rough, I'm not gonna lie. I've been doing this for years with three kids and it takes a toll. Make sure you're taking care of your...

Commented on Feeling really isolated

That's the trap right there. Nobody talks about the hard stuff until you get real with them. You're definitely not the only one struggling.

Commented on Ex wants to change custody schedule last minute again

Third time in two months is a pattern at that point. You've got every right to push back on last minute stuff like this. Your time with them matters.

Commented on Depression hit different this week

Isolation is brutal, man. I've been there where I convince myself nobody wants to hear from me anyway. Glad your therapist caught that pattern - reach...

Commented on Used to be a corporate robot, now I actually know my kids

That's inspiring man. Still new to all this but hearing that getting laid off ended up being the best thing shows me it's not always about the job or ...

Commented on The classic bathroom joke

Classic move. With four kids I barely get five minutes of peace in there, so I appreciate the creativity. Gotta keep the humor sharp or you'll lose yo...

Commented on My ex is badmouthing me to our kids

This is exactly why I document everything with my ex. Every payment, every receipt. Sounds like you need to have a conversation with her about keeping...

Commented on New girlfriend and custody agreement

Good on you for being thoughtful about this. My advice: don't go out of your way to tell your ex anything right now. Let the kids bring her up natural...

Commented on 50/50 custody but still paying child support, doesn't feel right

Yeah that's a tough spot. I'm in a similar boat with the income difference and it stings, but the judge usually factors that in for a reason. Doesn't ...