The Parts of Yourself You Lose in Parenthood

Becoming a dad has been one of the greatest experiences of my life. It’s also challenged my identity, career, freedom, friendships, relationship and sense of purpose.In Episode 12 of Life, Dilemmas & Dad Stuff, I talk honestly about loving fatherhood while still missing parts of my old life. I share what it was like becoming a stay-at-home dad, losing touch with my own purpose and eventually realising that being a great parent shouldn’t require you to completely disappear.In this episode:• Loving your child while finding parenthood bloody hard• Missing your old freedom without feeling guilty about it• Losing your identity and purpose after becoming a parent• The conversations couples need to have about time and money• Rebuilding your own life while still showing up for your family• Becoming more present by taking better care of yourselfYour child needs you. They also need the real version of you.This one gets pretty fucking honest.Subscribe for more conversations about life, relationships, identity, fatherhood and untangling the stories that keep you stuck.https://tommykende.comGet in Touch with Tommy