Kevin P.

Commented on Life after leaving the military was harder than I expected

Eight years is a long time to be in that identity. Props for recognizing that your kids became your new mission. That kind of purpose is what a lot of...

Commented on What I miss most about life before kids

Tell me about it. Used to just hop in the car and go somewhere. Now I need snacks, extra clothes, wipes, and a solid 20 minutes just to get everyone o...

Commented on Got sober and became a dad - complete life reset

Man, this is huge. Three years sober and watching your oldest turn 5 - that's real progress. His mom giving you that second chance and you showing up ...

Commented on From party guy to father of three - who even am I

Man, I felt this hard. Ten years in and I'm still figuring out who I am with two kids and a co-parenting schedule. The party guy version of me is gone...

Commented on Dad reflexes saved the day

Ha, the classic fake-out. At least you tried man, that's what counts. My kids would've just laughed while it pooled on the floor.

Commented on Five years sober and it's changed everything

You're winning now brother. The fact that you own it instead of making excuses tells me everything about where your head's at these days.

Commented on The diaper blowout that broke me

Yeah, those mornings before noon hit different. One of my two had a similar situation last week and I honestly just threw the whole kid in the tub, ou...

Commented on Struggling with loneliness after divorce

That silence hits different when they're gone. I'm in the same boat with the every-other-week schedule, and I had to find ways to fill that time with ...

Dad powers activated instantly

I felt that in my soul