A guest post by Dean Mehrkens for Simple Marriage
Post written by fatherhood columnist Dean Mehrkens of homeSTRONG Life Coaching.
Every dad reaches the point where he’s mentally, physically, or emotionally overwhelmed. Stress and responsibilities weigh him down like an anchor and he just needs a break. Life doesn’t slow down to provide a break, so some dads just check out.
What that looks like varies based on the man. Some sit mindlessly in front of the TV, others jump to YouTube, others work on their car or some other hobby.
Regardless of how this plays out in your home, when it does it’s frustrating and crippling.
Once we understand some of the common triggers that push dads to the point of hopelessness, we can create some solutions.
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