WAW - Very confused and devastated - pt 11

[Gardener]

I just want to go back to my apt and sit but know that is not healthy. I really need to go join a gym so I can go run or something. Guess I'll go do that today so I'm somewhat productive....Better than sitting in my apartment feeling sorry for myself. I know I shouldn't. I will survive to thrive. This is a bad day.....

You don't neeed a gym, buddy, just move. Get up. Get out. Move. Try a funny one I used to tell my kids when they were young and bummed about something: "Skip!" That's right, skip. like when you were a kid. If you've got the room, skip. It's impossible to skip and feel bad. It's impossible to skip and not smile and laugh giddily. True

I think part of the problem is that I was on edge this weekend with all the crap and I snapped at my boys a few times. My 3 year old doesn't get phased, but I know my 7 year old was really hurt by it a few times. I did try to appologize and let him know I was sorry but I know I need to be a better, stronger man than that.

Good. Now apologize to yourself, too. And forgive yourself. You're human. You're hurting. Even your kids sense that.