Nathan

Commented on Got sober and realized I was living someone elses dream

This is inspiring. Co-parenting and staying sober at the same time, that's real strength right there. Thanks for being honest about this.

Commented on Communication through the kids is killing me

That's rough, man. Don't let your kid be the messenger for this stuff. Tell him calmly that you would never do that and that sometimes adults disagree...

Commented on Just me and the depression today

Twin dad here and I know that heavy feeling. Sometimes you just need to sit with it until the weight lifts a bit. You're doing better than you think.

Commented on Feeling completely alone even though I'm not

That isolation hit me hard when my kids were younger. The shift from hanging with friends whenever to planning around bedtimes is real, but you're not...

Commented on Coffee or energy drinks? Let's settle this

I've done both honestly. Coffee in the morning, energy drink if I need an afternoon boost after packing those lunches and keeping up with the kids. No...

Commented on The dad bod is real

Man I feel this in my soul. Single ab club represent. At least your kids are cool enough to joke about it instead of just ignoring you.

Commented on The classic bathroom joke

Ha, that's gold. My kids caught me with my phone in there last week and now they think the bathroom is just another room to chat in. The owner's manua...

Commented on Feeling really alone even though I'm surrounded by people

That feeling of being surrounded but still alone is real. With my co-parenting setup in Boston, I've learned I gotta actually tell people what's going...

Commented on 50/50 custody but I'm doing 80% of the planning

That's tough because you're not getting any breaks from the planning even on her weekends. I'd say set some boundaries about what transitions are her ...

Commented on My son's new knock knock joke

I feel you on the losing it part. With two kids I get hit with these jokes back to back and sometimes I just gotta excuse myself for a second.