David K.

Commented on What I've gained and lost becoming a single dad after divorce

Those family dinners you imagined are still possible, just different now. I make it count during my time with my three and honestly some of my best mo...

Commented on Why did the dad go to the baseball game

That's a solid one. I've been coaching Little League for years and the dads who can make their kids cringe like that are the real MVPs.

Commented on Two years sober and I barely recognize myself

Man, congratulations on two years. That's huge. You're showing your kids what real strength looks like by getting help and staying committed. They're ...

Commented on Lost 80 Pounds and Found Out Who I Actually Am

That's a major transformation. My kid and I just got back from Crater Lake and I was thankful to be in decent shape for all the hiking. Finding out wh...

Commented on Custody schedule question

The schedule worked for a reason. If she wants to modify it, that's a conversation with a lawyer, not a casual ask. Your weekends matter just as much.

Commented on Anxiety about my kids' future is getting worse

I hear you man. The climate change, education stuff, it all keeps me up too. What helps is remembering you're already doing enough just by caring this...

Commented on Why did the scarecrow win an award?

Outstanding in his field, I see what you did there. That one's gold and your kid knows it even if the groan says otherwise.

Commented on What's everyone watching right now?

The Bear is legitimately one of the best shows out there right now. My wife gave me grief about it too but once she watched an episode she was hooked....

Commented on From Party Guy to Dad - Miss the Freedom, Don't Miss the Hangovers

I get the nostalgia hit but honestly the transition pays dividends. My weekends with the boys count for something now instead of just being a blur. Yo...

Commented on Anyone else get panic attacks out of nowhere?

Yeah man, I've been there. The thing that helped me most was getting outside on the trails with the boys, even just for 20 minutes. Something about mo...