Jeremy looked forward to his parental leave, imagining a time of relaxation and bonding with his newborn. What he encountered, however, was far from his expectations. “Every day is a battle,” he confessed. The relentless demands of childcare took him by surprise, challenging his patience and endurance beyond what he ever imagined. This is the story of how Jeremy’s dream of a peaceful break turned into a relentless test of stamina and will.