Letters From The Garage

The other day someone asked me what my biggest worry is about becoming a dad.

And as someone who is about to have a son...

This was an easy one.

See...

I actually wanted a girl first, if I'm being honest.

Being a girl dad sounds awesome.

And while nothing seems scarier than a teenage daughter as a dad...

It didn't worry me as much as having a son.

Because I believe there is way more pressure as a dad when having a son.

I like to think I'm a good man.

I'm hardworking, respectful, loyal, strong, always trying to make myself better, a good husband, caring etc.

And I take pride in that.

So my biggest worry is whether or not I raise my son to become a good man...

And has admirable qualities of a good man.

And with this worry is going to come with a lot of stress and well...

Worry of...

"Am I doing this right?" "Am I being too easy on him?" "Am I trying too hard?" "He did something bad, is that my fault?"

All things that I would imagine most parents think about...

But I believe there is something that gets turned up a notch for a man that wants to raise his son to be a good man.

Especially if you're a guy who already puts a lot of pressure on himself to begin with...

Nothing excites me more than the fact that I'm having a son.

But I know it is going to come with a ton of stress and worry...but then again, all good things do.

Anyways... if you made it this far thanks for reading my diary entry.

Any advice is welcome from my fathers out there, feel free to reply back to this email.

P.S. I'm going to keep writing about my thoughts about becoming a father, and then my thoughts as I am a father. And I'll continue to be a fully open book about it...because if I have learned anything in my years of going through tough times it is that knowing you are not alone takes a lot of the weight off.

So if me sharing my thoughts can help at least one person know they aren't alone...then I'm happy. And if you know of anyone that might benefit from reading as well, feel free to share them the link to sign up for the emails here​

That is all for today.

Chat Soon

PD