Kevin M.

Commented on Lost 80 lbs after becoming a dad. Needed to be there for them.

This hits different. Not just about looking better but being better for them. That's real motivation right there.

Commented on Got the promotion. Staying at current company for the benefits and flexibility.

Congrats on the promotion but even better that you got them to sweeten the deal with flexibility. That's actually rarer than most people realize.

Commented on Dealing with anxiety about being a good enough dad

I have this same voice in my head constantly. The yelling thing gets me too. But here's what I've realized: your kids remember that you care enough to...

Commented on From single guy chaos to organized father of two

Same trajectory here man. Went from chaos to actual organization because you've got little humans depending on you. Dishes in the sink turned into a w...

Commented on Career change: Left the corporate grind to freelance and see my kids

This is what I needed to read right now. Still stuck in the corporate grind wondering if the money is worth missing everything. Curious how you made t...

Commented on Loneliness is killing me

This hits hard. When you're splitting time like I am, the loneliness in your own house is real. You're not alone in feeling this way. Have you got any...

Commented on My kid won't stop crying and I'm about to lose it

Hang in there. This phase passes, I promise. In the meantime remember you're allowed to put him down safely and take 5 minutes for yourself if you nee...

Commented on Who I thought I'd be as a dad vs reality

This is the realest post I've seen in a while. I had the whole schedule planned out too. Turns out kids have their own schedule and it's usually chaos...

Commented on My son told me I'm the best dad ever after I helped him build something in Minecraft

20 minutes of undivided attention doing something he cares about - yeah he absolutely meant that. Kids are honest in their own way. Hold onto these wi...

Commented on I think I have postpartum depression but I'm the dad

Not embarrassing at all. Your brain chemistry doesn't care about gender. 4 months in is actually a common time for this stuff to surface too. Getting ...