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Be a better father
Name The Epithet Education and Career DK30 Fall 2022 4 1
Description
I have a 2 y/o son I’ve been separated from completely or mostly since his 1st birthday. My divorce finalizes Feb 9 and I could potentially start getting more time and/or over nights. I want to end February feeling more confident in a role as a father.
Recent Updates
A lot fell through yesterday … primarily my treatment today was canceled. I was able to move my parenting class to today to help fill the time. I actually got mycertificate of course completion and took it to my lawyer. still hiking in the morning and the new mtg set is helping me distract.
It’s Tuesday morning. I had my son for 7 hours Sunday and I can’t say itdidn’t overwhelm me. But we made it and had tons of fun.
I’ve been taking my dog for 2-3 mile hikes when the sun comes up. I’m finding that meditative. My treatment yesterday was a scary one and as it wasn’t my normal day, the familiar technicians and doctors weren’t there. I struggled a lot with the new faces when I was scared but we got through it.
No news on a support person for Thursday…
It’s Saturday. I know we should give ourselves grace in advance but I was having anxiety. I took my dog on a 3 mile walk in the woods and it calmed me down so much. I have my son all day tomorrow for the first time in a year. I’m nervous but I have plans for the day
Estimated Timeframe
Feb 6th - Mar 3rd
Week 1 Goal
this is week of the trial. my goals are to meet with my new case Mgr and/or a support volunteer to join me for moral support for the trial. I want to meet the person face to face or over zoom and make sure I’m comfortable. “The rest is to attend my esketamine appointments, exercise daily and try to fall asleep and wake up 9-5 / 10 - 6… something healthy”
Week 2 Goal
I’ll know my ruling by this week… I need to make sure I get enough clothes and food from the charity facility to cover my time. I would also like to complete a child CPR class, even if it’s online. “”
Week 3 Goal
The excitement or disappointment from last week will have tapered down. A very small goal is to not let the judgment become a mountain in my mind. Yay or Nay I’m going to feel overwhelmed. I intend on starting each morning with a 20 minute meditation. 2 small projects I could work on, to distract, are finishing assembling his crib and solve why his little no pedal bike doesn’t fit him. “”
Week 4 Goal
It’s been 3 weeks since the hearing. I’ll be comfortable(ish) in my new normal. I’d like to focus 45. minutes each morning and afternoon at learning 2 yo milestones. I’d also like to use a notebook and work on meal planning for March
