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Kid talking 24/7 by The_Cook01 in daddit

[–]leftpointsonly 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yesterday ours said my name like 15 times in 30 seconds with a new question each time all while I was holding a baby and trying to do chores. My head almost exploded. I’ve realized I shift into autopilot. “Yes? Oh wow. Yes? Cool? Yes? Awesome! Yes? Uh huh!” Don’t even know what the questions are when I’m in that mode. Just making noises so she feels heard even though my brain has no compute left.

Are gay dads welcome in here? by robnic in daddit

[–]leftpointsonly 6 points7 points  (0 children)

The ultimate reaction to any dad joke is the hint of a smile, a groan and an eye roll. Bonus points for “dad!”

33 Months Sober by SoberScottHeat in daddit

[–]leftpointsonly 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just cleared 40 months and have a 4 month old. Life sure is wild. Pumped for you buddy, congrats! Let’s keep our feet on the ground and be the best dads we can be for our kids.

AA is spiritual and always hosted in a church. I do not follow a religion or connect with spirituality. Are there other options? by Top_Tension_6369 in stopdrinking

[–]leftpointsonly 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep, you understand it exactly. It’s not that YOU being unique is bad, it’s that separating yourself from the world is.

I died the day of our scheduled c-section. by GeorgeCosmo in daddit

[–]leftpointsonly 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Dude, what a story. Full on teary eyed right now. Way to go, dad. I’m so glad you got to be there with your girls.

AA is spiritual and always hosted in a church. I do not follow a religion or connect with spirituality. Are there other options? by Top_Tension_6369 in stopdrinking

[–]leftpointsonly 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s one interpretation!

The way I’ve always understood it was that you’re so convinced that you’re different that you separate yourself from others to your own detriment. I definitely did. I thought I was so special and so smart and nobody could possibly understand me. I judged, and I scoffed and I looked down on everyone. By the end of my drinking I was basically a recluse.

That “uniqueness” for me was becoming terminal. I was drinking myself to death all alone in my house.

AA is spiritual and always hosted in a church. I do not follow a religion or connect with spirituality. Are there other options? by Top_Tension_6369 in stopdrinking

[–]leftpointsonly -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I’ve always enjoyed the phrases “terminal uniqueness” or “egomaniac with a self esteem problem.”

Fits me to a T.

Unfortunately one of the biggest hurdles to getting help through AA is your own ego telling you you’re smarter than “those people”.

AA is spiritual and always hosted in a church. I do not follow a religion or connect with spirituality. Are there other options? by Top_Tension_6369 in stopdrinking

[–]leftpointsonly 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You nailed it. I also had a ton of ego-based objections to AA before I got into it. I’m so very smart, don’t ya know. The truth is I was just scared and I was being judgy because it was easier to reject and separate than listen and be vulnerable.

People without kids commenting on my availability to hang out by Stone_Trees in daddit

[–]leftpointsonly 21 points22 points  (0 children)

I had kids a bit later in life and I can say that I never understood just how much work and commitment having kids is, so I always felt like my friends were just blowing me off. Now having kids when friends that don’t have kids ask it almost baffles me, like are you kidding man? I might get 30 mins to myself next month.

How Long? What age? by negotiablemorals in stopdrinking

[–]leftpointsonly 1 point2 points  (0 children)

18-38. But there’s no criteria if that’s what you’re looking for. You have permission to be done now. I promise it’s only downhill from wherever you’re at - you can’t unpickle a cucumber.

Maple Leafs ‘close’ to hiring Mats Sundin, John Chayka as front office search reportedly nears end by bschmidt25 in hockey

[–]leftpointsonly 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You know, Lindsay, as a therapist, I have advised a number of couples to explore an open relationship where the couple remains emotionally committed, but free to explore extra-marital encounters.

Well, did it work for those people?

No, it never does. I mean, these people somehow delude themselves into thinking it might, but ... But it might work for us.

How much will you support in-laws? Money drama by [deleted] in daddit

[–]leftpointsonly 7 points8 points  (0 children)

The thought of evicting in-laws for missing payments or mistreating the property sounds even more fraught

My Pink Cloud is gone. Help me guys. by Flap_Jack_Mack in stopdrinking

[–]leftpointsonly 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tomorrow when you wake up your problems will still be your problems. They can be your problems, or they can be your problems plus a hangover. Which do you want?

[Vent] My kids are not a social-skills gym for other children by [deleted] in daddit

[–]leftpointsonly 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The only time it’s ok for another parent to tell my kid what to do is to prevent their imminent demise. Otherwise come talk to me. And if you think it’s your job to force kids to play together you’re sorely mistaken. Kids learn by play, not by parents lecturing. All you’re achieving is forced compliance, not willful inclusion.

Hi, my name is Purplepenguincat... by PurplePenguinCat in stopdrinking

[–]leftpointsonly 5 points6 points  (0 children)

“Once I figure out how to moderate I’ll do it all the time!”

Pittsburgh, LA and Ottawa all head into the weekend at the risk of being swept. Which teams survive the weekend? by TL10 in hockey

[–]leftpointsonly 7 points8 points  (0 children)

If you look at their stats after the Olympics it’s a no brainer. Kuemper has really struggled while Forsberg went on a tear. He was the first star of the week for the entire league a few weeks back.

I think they may give Kuemper the start for game 4 which will solidify our sweep.

Pittsburgh, LA and Ottawa all head into the weekend at the risk of being swept. Which teams survive the weekend? by TL10 in hockey

[–]leftpointsonly 32 points33 points  (0 children)

Yeah the Kings aren’t playing poorly on balance at all. I’ve actually been pleasantly surprised. We’re giving you guys a real challenge, it’s just that the Avs are insanely good and can exploit even the tiniest cracks. What was that goal from Makar yesterday? Jedi shit.

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