r/DadForAMinute • • 12h ago

Update I stood up for myself (finally) and I’m very proud.

15 Upvotes

Hey, remember when I told you I started working with kids and they’re so germy so I get some kind of sickness every month?

Yeah well, I’m sick again. (I’m fine it’s just a cold) but I lost my voice. Which is ironic cuz husband is still out of town and now I can barely whisper on the phone to talk to him lmao.

Anyway I need my voice for my job and I’ve had a cough for a week (asthma = no bueno)
so I decided to go to my local urgent care after work.
The last time I was there I had a horrendous experience with the doctor working the late shift.
Im sure you know but since I was sick as a kid I know what the early symptoms of pneumonia look like in me, but they didn’t believe me = wouldn’t run any tests and told me I had allergies. (I got into my car and had a panic attack after.)

Went back today, was told I’d be seeing the same doctor. So I stood up told the nurse “I need to leave, I’m uncomfortable seeing that doctor I have to go”

HOORAY! That was really hard to do.

I’m gonna schedule an appointment with my primary doctor for next week don’t worry, he’s chill.


r/DadForAMinute • • 15h ago

Asking Advice My boyfriend Drove drunk to my apartment, need advice.

106 Upvotes

My (f25) parents both died shortly after I tuned 18 because of an accident involving a drunk driver. Now I'm 25. I haven't dated too much, it can be difficult finding a good guy, not only dealing with a lost most people your age haven't gone through but also being someone who doesn't drink, not even occasionally.

I am straight up with it and explain things right away. 6 months ago I went on a first date with a guy with “Jay” (m28) I told Jay, I don't drink and gave Jay the back story. Jay told me he occasionally drinks socially but would stop drinking for me if we started dating.

So that's what happened, I was so happy to find someone I thought would change for and we could be sober people together, we went to parties and weddings didnt drink. We had fun on our own.

Until Sunday night. Jay had just gotten back from a work conference and had explained he was going to get dinner with a few buddies from work, then he was coming over to my place. Well 3 hours later, he showed up so drunk he could barely walk. I had to help him to the couch.

I checked outside and seen his car sloppily parked outside. The next morning he was crying and apologizing saying it was an accident and it would never happen again. He was begging for me to forgive him, and give him another chance. I told him I would need some time before we can talk again. Because I am extremely hurt.

I don't know what to do. Would love some advice Dad.


r/DadForAMinute • • 10h ago

Need a pep talk It's my birthday!

16 Upvotes

I thought I would at least get a text from my dad but nope. I wish I had a better family.


r/DadForAMinute • • 6h ago

All Family advice welcome I’m running out of hope (TW)

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I was “diagnosed” with functional neurological disorder. I went from walking in August to now completely wheelchair bound. I don’t qualify for physical or occupational therapy. I OD’d again. My current wheelchair is causing me unbearable pain as I also have fibromyalgia that went untreated for six years. Both of which are still being untreated. I’m having daily seizures. I don’t see neurology until mid December. I can’t afford private therapy let alone a new wheelchair. I’m 22. I give up. I was supposed to be going to school to become a funeral director or mortician, but that’s off the table also. There’s nothing for me to live for. I lost all independence, I’m in pain 24/7 and I’m broke and will never raise enough to get the equipment I need to function. I’m scared.


r/DadForAMinute • • 17h ago

Just Checking In If I could, I would....

5 Upvotes

Father, if the divine forces ever offered me a chance to undo my existence starting from my conception, I would take that chance. At least, perhaps, you'd have gone to Atlanta like you wanted to.


r/DadForAMinute • • 22h ago

Need a pep talk Just need a little reassurance

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Hey dad(s), lately I’ve been feeling alone, stuck in life and like I’m just behind while everyone’s moving on with their lives. I uhm feel like nothings okay. I don’t know if I’ll ever feel okay. I guess part of me just wants the reassurance that I’ll be okay and I’ll be fine.

God I sound lonely. I’m supposed to be asleep but I can’t sleep, god I wanna be a kid again, crawling into someone’s arms and feeling like all will be okay.

Maybe I should sleep it all off.


r/DadForAMinute • • 22h ago

DIY/Auto/Repair Question Dad, my hydronic radiator knob popped off

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Hi Dad, the knob just popped off this entire system is so new to me. It’s a hydraulic radiator. I just want to be able to turn it off until my Landlord can get the handyman in. They’ll take a week to get someone and it’s quite hot, and I am worried about my electricity bill going high if the heat stays on.