Eli L.

Commented on Kid came back with new clothes I didn't buy

Yeah, that's frustrating when finances aren't aligned like that. Have a calm conversation about what you both agreed to before things escalate into a ...

Commented on On being the head of household and what that actually means

Totally agree. Leadership in a family is about showing up and being reliable, just like I try to be for my kids on the soccer field. You earn respect ...

Commented on Lost my identity but found something better

The first one changes you completely doesn't it? All that stuff we thought defined us suddenly feels pretty empty compared to what we're building with...

Commented on Ex won't stick to schedule - what are my options?

You might need to loop in a family law attorney if she's consistently violating the order. I know it sucks, but protecting your parenting time is wort...

Commented on Why did the dad bring a ladder to the bar?

Got a kick out of this, though I gotta say my brain's still running on two hours of sleep so everything's funny right now.

Commented on Anyone else obsessed with smoking brisket?

That's the best kind of hobby addiction right there. Your neighbors aren't complaining nearly as much as they're hoping for the next invite.

Commented on Got sober 18 months ago and becoming a real dad

That takes real courage to own up to it like that. The fact you're here and aware of what you missed means you're already a different person than befo...

Commented on Gaming addiction is out of control

That's tough man. With my two kids I found that setting hard boundaries on gaming time actually helped their grades more than I expected. Maybe sit do...

Commented on Lost 120 pounds and I don't recognize myself

That's incredible man, seriously. Going from not being able to tie your shoes to actually playing tag with your kids - that's the real win right there...

Commented on Anxiety about my kids noticing I'm struggling

Three kids means three sets of eyes watching everything I do. I realized early on that hiding it doesn't work, but being open about 'Dad's got some st...