The dad behind this

I’m a Singaporean in my late thirties.

I was really struggling with fatherhood when my child was born. I always felt tired, sleepy, emotionally disconnected from my spouse, constantly angry with my parents because of the way they grandparent. Work was always trying to consume my personal life as well. I might have been depressed without knowing it.

Fast forward 6 years later, I’m in a much better place. I lost a lot of weight, fixed my posture, boosted my energy level, repaired my relationship with my spouse, and made peace with my parents. Most importantly, I am ready to build a long-lasting relationship with my child. All of these are a result of intentional steps taken to improve every aspect of our lives.

The journey had not been straightforward. I did a lot of reading, digested hours of YouTube/Instagram videos from subject matter experts, experimented with myself (cautiously), refined my methods, and had endless conversations with other stakeholders such as my wife before applying the ideas to our family.

I am aware my experience is not universal, but after talking to many friends it seems that it is widespread enough to justify starting this site. I hope the New Asian Dad will help someone out there – and if I do, please let me know!