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The "never asked for help" part resonates so hard. I was that guy. Turns out people WANTED …In: Caregiver burnout is real - my wake up call
9 months ago
I had a hard conversation with my siblings about splitting costs. It was uncomfortable but necessary …In: Financial stress of caring for aging parents
6 months ago
I don't have a solution but just want to say you're not alone. This is an incredibly commo …In: Working from home while caregiving - impossible balancing act
7 months ago
Man this hit home. I call it the "sandwich guilt" because that's exactly what it is. …In: The guilt of not doing enough - both directions
8 months ago
Adding to the practical stuff: start a shared document or folder with all his important info - docto …In: Dad just got diagnosed with dementia - where do I start
9 months ago
The most important thing IMO is teaching them that AI isn't magic and isn't always right. …In: Teaching kids about AI - age appropriate resources?
5 months ago
My 10 year old is addicted to YouTube and my 14 year old lives on TikTok. We've tried time limi …In: Screen time battles with kids - any AI-based solutions?
6 months ago
For the school flyer thing - Google Lens can read the text and you can copy/paste into your calendar …In: AI family calendar/organization
6 months ago
The copy-paste thing is basically the same as copying from Wikipedia 15 years ago. Kids will always …In: AI homework help - where do you draw the line?
9 months ago
Signed up for a gym membership two months ago and I've gone exactly 3 times. Every time I walk …In: Dealing with gym intimidation
7 months ago
Rotisserie chickens from Costco. $5 for like 3+ pounds of cooked chicken. I buy 2 a week and shred t …In: High protein on a budget - what actually works
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"somewhere along the way I stopped being ME and just became a role" - man that hits. Savin …In: Midlife crisis or midlife awakening?
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I told my wife I was reading articles about men's mental health and that opened the conversatio …In: How do you talk to your partner about mental health?
8 months ago
I dont feel sad exactly. I just don't feel... anything? Like my daughter scored a goal at her s …In: Emotional numbness - is this depression?
9 months ago