“Went to buy some groceries and never returned,” “picked up the wrong child from daycare,” — similar father-related anecdotes are all over the Internet. And, while they do occur, there are also wonderful fathers, yet many people still consider them to be a miracle. This essay will discuss how tough being a father may be at times.
Story 1:
I am divorced from my wife “June,” and we have one kid together, “Clare”. We got divorced on horrible terms when I lost my job. I returned home to an empty house and a message stating that she wanted someone who could “give her the lifestyle she and Clare deserved.” I hadn’t seen Clare for a long after that.
However, I’m presently in great financial shape. I now have 50 percent custody of my kid and am attempting to make up for missed time. This means that now that the world has reopened, as long as Clare does well in school and helps with her duties, she may spend the weekend with me doing whatever she likes, such as museums, movies, nearby national parks, city festivals, and so on.
When I went to pick up my kid from school yesterday, June and her husband were waiting and requested to talk with me. They said that the firms he used to oversee suffered major losses and have never recovered, forcing them to drastically reduce their lifestyle, including June finding work. They then informed me that June was pregnant, and they did not want my pampering Clare to interfere with the bond between the two children, since they could not do the same for their baby.
I assured them I had no intention of changing my parenting style since Clare was a wonderful child who deserved to be recognized for her excellent conduct. The discussion deteriorated from there, with June eventually yelling at me that I was just some “damn Disneyland dad using his money to get back at her.” © DecisionInfinite6688 | Reddit
Story 2:
The daycare contacted to say my daughter’s eyes were irritated. Everything seemed good in the morning. Okay, I brought her to the doctor, and he stated she needed to be at home for a week due to conjunctivitis. I invited my husband to remain with her, and he agreed — he thought it was like a vacation; all he had to do was stay at home and provide medication to the child’s eyes.
On the first day, our daughter experienced a toothache. He took her to the dentist, who removed two baby teeth at once. On the second day, the youngster began coughing. My spouse needed to treat her throat, teeth, and eyes. On the third day, my daughter told me, “Daddy, my ear hurts!” Again, the father and kid visited the doctor, who recommended ear drops. Then it was time for blood testing and X-rays.
For two weeks, my husband treated the youngster and took him to physicians. I’ve never seen him so joyful running back to work. © ZveZda***/Pikabu.
Story 3:
About 7 years ago, my wife told me how upset she was since she had to give up her work. She devoted all of her time with our children. And I said, “Okay, I am now a stay-at-home parent. Go find a job and show them what you’re capable of, sweetie.
And everything appears to be great, but for the past seven years, men have approached me and said things like, “Your wife left you with the kids again, didn’t she?” or, “What did you do wrong that you deserve this, mate?” And ladies would push me out of the parents’ room and treat me as if I were useless.
And single mothers all think I’m a single dad because there’s no other reason for a man to be a parent. Except my kids love having me around. I’m a good cook, and after running a landscaping crew, I can handle 5 kids and still get the housework done. © TheManRedeemed / Reddit
Story 4:
When my daughter was ten, she wanted to audition for a community theatrical production of Beauty and the Beast. She became frightened, too, and almost pulled out since she was convinced she wouldn’t make it. My husband, who had done some acting in high school, stepped in and offered to audition as well, despite the fact that he knew he would never make it.
He wanted to show her that it’s alright to audition for roles you don’t believe you’ll get. She not only made it, but she was also given the role of Chip. My spouse landed the role of Maurice, Belle’s father. He didn’t want to be in a damned play. © Chipdipper99 / Reddit
Story 5:
When my kid was in the hospital, it made a lot more sense for my husband to stay with him since he doesn’t drive. I could be there in 20 minutes, but it would have taken him over an hour, and only one of us could stay. Throughout the process, he was either questioned about Mum’s involvement or absurdly commended for remaining with him.
When our kid was born, my husband stayed with us from the moment we arrived until he was kicked out of the ward; they couldn’t believe he hadn’t left yet. I mean, his first kid had just been born, and he wanted to be involved as I healed from having my womb ripped open and a small person dragged out. The next day, the nurse approached me and stated they’d never seen a father remain as long as he did in 20 years of working on maternity. copyright thegrimrita/Reddit
Story 6:
When my daughter and I go out, we usually have trouble using the restroom together. So I head directly to the accessible toilet. If someone asks me why I went there, I surprise them by asking, “Which one should we use then?” And while they are attempting to come up with a response, I am off. © Efkz / Pikabu
Story 7:
I have an 8-month-old baby, and my wife has been battling with postnatal depression, as well as other issues, so for the past 8 months, I have been doing the most of the looking after and caring for our kid. Don’t get me wrong, she performs an excellent job; she’s just battling psychologically right now. I wind up doing everything.
When we go to meet people or anything, and I change his nappies, people always say, “Oh, you’re on nappy duty, that’s good,” and I can tell they think I’m doing it because we’re out and I want to appear good. My spouse will hear, “You’re doing an amazing job as a mother!”. And I’ll just receive the standard, “Dad’s doing a good job too,” as if they had practically forgotten about me. © Unknown author/Reddit
Story 8:
I lived with my mother and stepfather. My stepfather has been like a father to me since I was three years old. When I was 15, I began to slack off in my schoolwork and partied all the time.
My stepfather tried to resolve the problem, but we ended up arguing. He attempted to argue with me, but I cried, “You are not my father!” This is how a 15-year-old girl moved a 40-year-old guy to tears. I am still humiliated. © Overheard / Ideas
Story 9:
I divorced my hubby. After a while, I began fighting with my daughter, who insisted that her father was excellent and that I was a monster who did everything wrong. I sent her to live with her father, expecting both of them to mourn after a month apart. But it has been a year!
The daughter is happy there, and they do not argue. She’s even begun getting better marks at school, and the ex has gotten back in shape; they now go to the gym together. I just visited them, and their home is immaculate. They only created a mess when we all lived together. © Overheard / Ideas
Story 10:
My spouse was denied admission into the pool. My baby is four months old, and my husband remains at home with her. He wanted to join the newborn swimming club, but they refused, stating, “Our mothers will feel uncomfortable around you.” © OTVERTKA/Pikabu.
Story 11:
I recall working at a gym’s front desk, and a father and his daughter approached me to inquire where they could change. Needless to say, I was perplexed. There were no family changing facilities at the time, so I directed them to an unoccupied solarium. © Ananazig/Pikabu.
Story 12:
When I met my now-wife, she had a three-year-old kid. I always made it a point to treat her as if she were my own child, and we grew close immediately; when she was around four, she started calling me daddy. Her real father comes and goes in and out of my stepdaughter’s life; she calls both of us dad, but when she’s with my wife and me, she refers to him by his first name.
Well, last night she was visiting with her bio dad when I got a text from my stepdaughter wondering if I could pick her up. Well, I got there, she was sitting outside with her bio dad holding her arm. She came over to my car and told me she was messing around with a skateboard and fell on her arm, her arm was bruised, swollen, and hard for her to move
I questioned her biological father why he didn’t call my wife. He responded: “I don’t think it’s that bad, she’s just being dramatic.” My stepdaughter just looked at me and pleaded, “Dad, could we please go? I’m in a lot of pain.” As she was getting into the car, I informed her biological father that this is why I am her genuine father, not you… I really care about her and her well-being. The daughter did break her arm, and I was in the ER with her until 1 a.m. © HopefulAd1737 | Reddit
Story 13:
When I arrived to the pool, I noticed two tiny girls, three and five years old, standing together, terrified to enter the women’s shower area. The shower room has no door, and their father is standing around the corner, saying, “Go, don’t be afraid, ask any woman to turn on the shower.” I thought about how inconvenient it is for fathers—they can’t change clothing with their children, and they’re out of sight for a long period. © Citis/Pikabu.
Story 14:
My wife and I have a daughter. I work remotely. So, when my wife started going nuts on maternity leave, I allowed her go back to work, although part-time at first. But in the meantime, our newborn girl was maturing and requiring more attention. I had to take increasingly long periods of time off work.
Meanwhile, my wife’s career took off, and she begged me to allow her to work full-time. I was upset, but I realized I didn’t want to deny my significant other this opportunity. So I officially took paternity leave.
Throughout my six-month stay with the infant, my friends divided into two groups: those who supported me and those who did not. However, carrying my child from a stroller, who now weighs more than 30 pounds, as well as grocery bags, is challenging for me. So I believe I made the appropriate decision. © Soldatov VA/ Pikabu
