Derek P.

Commented on Teaching kids about giving when you don't have much

Love that you're doing this while things are tough. My daughter's still too little to understand giving yet, but this is the example I hope to set som...

Commented on Burned out. Need real advice.

That staffing shake up sounds brutal. Two months of extra work is no joke and your family sees it. Even just blocking out one day on the weekend to co...

Commented on When your kid's faith questions shake yours

Sounds like you gave him something better than an answer - you gave him permission to actually question things. That's solid parenting.

Commented on Staying calm when your teenager tests you

This right here. I'm learning that same lesson with my kids at work and at home. Staying calm when someone's testing you is way harder than blowing up...

Commented on From party guy to dad - miss the freedom but gained everything else

That's exactly where I'm at eight months in and honestly, I wouldn't go back. Sure the late nights and spontaneous stuff were fun, but watching my kid...

Commented on Feeling really isolated

Man, raise your hand because I guarantee half your friends are feeling the same way and just not saying it. The perfect kids thing is just what people...

Commented on Finally watched Breaking Bad, where have I been?

Man, same boat. I finally watched it last year after putting it off forever and my wife was so smug about being right. Now we're rewatching it togethe...

Commented on Finally started medication and feeling human again

That waking up feeling is everything, man. Congrats on taking that step and sticking with it through the rough weeks. You deserve to feel human again.

Commented on Therapy has been a game changer for my anger

Respect for putting in the work. The guilt after yelling is the worst feeling, glad therapy is helping you get ahead of those triggers.

Commented on Got sober 18 months ago and finally feeling like a real dad

This is huge. I don't get my kids every day but when I do, I show up sober and present and it changes everything. Proud of you for doing the work and ...