Jarod

Commented on Finally got a stable schedule working

Eight months of grinding to get there and it paid off. That's the kind of win that makes co-parenting actually work. Props for sticking with the conve...

Commented on From Solo Traveler to Dad of Three - Identity Crisis Real

Real talk, the identity shift is real and it's okay to grieve that solo life a little while also being all in with three. You're not the same guy, but...

Commented on Just finalized divorce and feeling lost

Feeling lost makes total sense right now, but you've got a schedule and you're showing up. That's more than a lot of guys do. Focus on making those da...

Commented on Only dads understand this level of exhaustion

Man, that's the kind of thing that hits you right in the feels. At 8 months I'm already learning that kids see right through our 'I'm fine' routine. T...

Commented on Communication apps for co-parenting actually work

Documentation is clutch when co-parenting. Keeps things professional and takes the emotion out of scheduling and logistics, which is exactly what you ...

Commented on Custody arrangement is killing my mental health

The every-other-weekend thing is rough on the mental health side of things. Have you looked into whether your custody arrangement could be adjusted? W...

Commented on Depression making it hard to be present with family

The coffee helps but honestly those mornings where my brain just won't cooperate hit different now that I've got two kids depending on me. You're not ...

Commented on Just realized I'm getting old

That's what happens when you've got kids, man. My idea of a wild night now is staying up past 11. But honestly I'm good with that trade.

Commented on New girlfriend drama with custody

Courts usually care more about the kids' safety and your parenting than who's living in the house, but it depends on your custody agreement. Maybe hav...

This is so accurate it hurts