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Honestly, I agree that it can be draining and lonely. That doesn't mean it isn't rewarding or that it is somehow regrettable. Maybe it is just me, but I do feel that men in general have trouble sharing the load they carry. Being busy, which you definitely are if you are parenting little kids, will make that self evident. If you aren't able to share your thoughts and emotions, it can make you feel both of those things. I am a bit of an introvert so I drift in this direction at times and am always refreshed when I talk to other parents for a bit. I should do it more, but it is not in my nature. I could see a resource like this being useful.