Recently I wrote what was to be a two-part letter to my younger self, in response to a radio talk show I was invited to speak on (the segment was aired on national radio last evening). This is Part 2 of that letter (click here for Part 1). My Letter to "Mini-Me" (Part 2/2) Photo … Continue reading A Letter To My Younger Self #2/2
Recently, I was asked* what I would say if I could write a letter that could travel back in time to the younger me. Specifically, the question was about how I plan to share with my younger self the current journey I'm on as a stay-at-home dad. My first thought was, no sweat. Just cut … Continue reading A Letter to My Younger Self #1/2
It's official. Since my last post on this, I've decided: I shall not call myself a "stay-at-home dad" anymore! In fact, technically speaking, I probably couldn't from the very start when I stepped away from a full-time career in 2018. While I had several weeks and months without any work or income thereafter, I did … Continue reading Parenting Motivations #14 — Am I still a stay-at-home dad? (Part 2)
Yes, I think it's okay now for me to say it. *Deep breath* I started going for counselling this year. Yes, that's right. I did. In fact, I probably should have done so a long time ago. At the start of 2021, I finally decided there's no shame in admitting I need help; only in … Continue reading Embracing my life story means sweating the small stuff!
Hey guys, How you been? I'll be honest. You both not making it back for meals on weekends? It's a phenomenon that's happening more often these days than your mom and I care for. Sighhh...this dad is hardly seeing his sons anymore. And to think it seemed like only yesterday I was still trying to … Continue reading Email circa 2031: My dear sons, beware “The Toxic 12” – #6 The Name-droppers
