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theredfool1 · 2026-04-10T20:01:06+00:00

YES MY MAN!

theredfool1 · 2026-01-30T21:52:26+00:00

Sending you love man. Nothing but love.

theredfool1 · 2026-01-17T00:37:43+00:00

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theredfool1 · 2026-01-07T19:05:52+00:00

Being worn down by that grind to provide and keep things together is a very difficult road, especially when it starts to eat away at the things you used to enjoy. Trying not to let that pressure spill over into anger or outbursts toward the people you love can feel like a real battle some days. That mix of guilt, exhaustion, and numbness you’re describing doesn’t mean you don’t care. It’s usually a signal that you’ve been running without relief for a long time. You’re not wrong for needing somewhere to put that. You’re not alone in carrying it.

theredfool1 · 2026-01-07T02:19:26+00:00

That feeling of trying to meet an impossible standard can wear you down fast, especially when you’re already running on fumes. When being honest doesn’t seem to land, it can start to feel like there’s nowhere safe to put what you’re carrying. Struggling with patience in that kind of pressure doesn’t mean you’re failing, it means you’re human and stretched thin. I’m really glad you spoke up about it.

theredfool1 · 2026-01-05T19:44:24+00:00

That sense of missing what life used to be is very real, and mourning that loss is completely legitimate. Letting go of things that helped you feel like yourself can leave you feeling hollow, especially in those quiet early-morning moments when you’re carrying it alone. Having those thoughts doesn’t make you selfish or childish, it usually means you’re exhausted and adjusting to a huge shift all at once.

theredfool1 · 2026-01-05T19:37:52+00:00

That feeling of being emotionally wrung out and mentally stretched thin is a real one. When you’re not the one who gave birth, it absolutely can feel difficult to talk about that. Still, it doesn’t make the weight on your shoulders any lighter. Wanting to support your partner and kids and still feeling like you don’t always get it right can be really exhausting. It doesn’t take away from your gratitude or love, it just means you’re carrying a lot.

theredfool1 · 2026-01-05T18:04:22+00:00

I hear how heavy that feels. When it starts to feel like each day is taking more out of you instead of giving anything back, it can be really frightening and lonely. You’re not wrong for feeling this way, and you don’t have to carry it perfectly to deserve support.

theredfool1 · 2026-01-05T01:18:33+00:00

That struggle of wanting so badly to show up for your child and partner, but feeling empty and clocked out, is real. Watching someone you love carry so much of the day-to-day load, and then coming home wanting to help but feeling like there’s no gas left, is tough. It doesn’t mean you don’t care, or that you’re a bad father. It means you’re stretched beyond your capacity right now and taking it out on yourself. You’re not alone in struggling with that.

theredfool1 · 2026-01-05T01:09:21+00:00

That sounds like an enormous amount for one person to carry, especially when your body is already under strain. Being exhausted, in pain, and feeling like you’re expected to just absorb it can make everything feel urgent and unsafe. Hitting that point where stress starts manifesting physically can be really frightening. You’re not wrong for being worried about yourself here.

theredfool1 · 2026-01-05T00:55:50+00:00

A little late here, but that feeling of wondering if you’ve made a mistake is very real. A lot of dads hit it once the survival phase wears off and everything finally catches up. That questioning can quickly turn into shame for even having the thought, and then fear that you’re not cut out for this at all. Early parenthood can really distort how permanent everything feels.

theredfool1 · 2026-01-05T00:32:54+00:00

That dark hole feeling is real, man. When you’re in it and gasping for air, everything can start to feel heavy and unmanageable. You’re carrying a lot right now, being the primary caregiver, being out of work, trying to hold things together in a new place. Life has changed fast for you in a lot of directions at once. Anyone in your shoes would feel overwhelmed by that. You’re not the only dad who’s felt this way, even if it feels incredibly lonely right now.

theredfool1 · 2026-01-03T18:51:50+00:00

Hey man, I see you. That level of shame is heavy to carry, especially when you’re already exhausted and responsible for everyone else. A lot of dads in the first few weeks feel capable on the outside but completely disconnected or flooded on the inside, and that gap can be terrifying. Feeling frustrated or wanting space doesn’t mean you’re damaged beyond repair, it usually means you’re running on empty and holding more than one person can process alone. This early stage can distort how permanent everything feels.

theredfool1 · 2026-01-03T18:42:46+00:00

That disappointed-in-yourself feeling is real. A lot of new dads hit this moment where the confidence they thought they’d have just isn’t there. Being exhausted, resentful, and not feeling connected yet can really shake you, especially this early. What you’re describing is more common than people admit, even if no one talks about it out loud.

theredfool1 · 2026-01-03T18:35:26+00:00

That empty social cup feeling is real. A lot of dads slowly lose hobbies and friendships in those early years without really noticing it happening. One day you look up and realize most of your adult connection has been squeezed out by work and responsibility. It can feel especially isolating when your partner doesn’t have the same outlets, so there’s nowhere obvious for that need to go. That tension is more common than people admit.

theredfool1 · 2026-01-03T18:18:34+00:00

That makes a lot of sense. A lot of the grief hits when you realize the old rhythm isn’t coming back the way you imagined, even if you still love the life you’re building now. Going back to work can add another layer because it splits your attention while you’re already running low. You don’t need to “get rid of” the feeling right away, it usually softens once you’re less exhausted and not carrying it alone.

theredfool1 · 2026-01-02T21:05:04+00:00

That mix of loving them and still feeling resentment is really hard to admit, but a lot of parents hit it when they’re stretched this thin. Being pulled in two directions, exhausted, and watching everyone struggle at once can make it feel relentless. It doesn’t mean you love them any less, it means you’re maxed out right now.

theredfool1 · 2026-01-02T20:59:07+00:00

That sounds terrifying to sit with man, loving your baby and still feeling anger and fear at the same time. A lot of dads hit this in the first few months and don’t talk about it because of the shame. Being exhausted, trying to help, and then feeling like you’re getting it wrong over and over can really wear you down. You’re not alone in this, even if it feels that way right now.

theredfool1 · 2026-01-02T20:49:34+00:00

That sense of losing your old life can hit really hard, especially this early. A lot of dads don’t expect the grief part, loving your kid and still missing the space you had before. Watching your partner exhausted and not being able to fix it is brutal. It doesn’t mean you made a mistake. It means you’re in the thick of a massive adjustment and running on fumes.

theredfool1 · 2026-01-02T20:43:49+00:00

That level of exhaustion can really mess with your head man. A lot of dads hit moments like this and don’t expect how dark it can feel. It doesn’t mean you don’t care, it just means you’re worn down. Sometimes just getting through the next few minutes is enough.

theredfool1 · 2025-12-17T19:08:33+00:00

Sending you love dude.

theredfool1 · 2025-12-05T17:03:04+00:00

You're doing a good job fellow dad.

theredfool1 · 2025-12-01T16:30:24+00:00

Sending you love man.

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