Josh

Commented on Anxiety after becoming a dad is ruining me

This hits different when you're a new dad. The constant worry about something happening to them is real, but those intrusive thoughts don't mean you'r...

Commented on My father passed last month and I realized something important

Man, this is what I hope my kids will say about me someday. Not that I made a ton of money but that I was solid and treated people right. Your dad sou...

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

So glad you finally went. A year of depression is too long to white knuckle it. Your kids noticing you were withdrawn is actually what finally got you...

Commented on Built a treehouse with my boys this weekend

Man, that's the kind of weekend that matters. Building something with your hands and your kids? That's what they'll remember. Plus they learn real ski...

Commented on Leading by Example: The Weight of Your Words

I had a similar moment last month with one of my kids and had to apologize for how I initially reacted. Those moments where we show our boys how to ac...

Commented on Does anyone else feel guilty about the divorce?

Divorced too and yeah some days hit harder than others. But you know what? Kids are more resilient than we give them credit for and they need to see y...

Commented on My grill is my sanctuary and my family knows not to bother me

That's beautiful honestly. Those 6 hours are probably keeping you sane. Don't let anyone guilt you about needing that time to yourself. We all need ou...

Commented on Why did the dad go to the baseball game?

Base stealing jokes are timeless. The eye roll paired with the smile is basically approval in dad joke language.

Commented on 10 years sober and finally feeling like a real dad

Ten years is incredible. I'm curious what shifted for you - was it a specific moment or more gradual? My brother struggled with similar stuff and I've...

Commented on Weekend plans got canceled, now what

This is always the silver lining of cancellations. Use it to just be present with the kids without the pressure of 'we gotta go do this thing.' Some o...