Nathan

Commented on Pre-dad me vs post-dad me is honestly night and day

The wild night comment got me good. Staying up past 9pm now feels like I'm living dangerously, but honestly I wouldn't trade it for the old days.

Commented on Custody modification because I got promoted and have more flexible schedule now

That's awesome that your work schedule is more flexible now. More time with them is always a win, just make sure your co-parent is on board with the c...

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...