The Perils of Parenting: The Sequel No One Warned Me About

I survived raising two kids to adulthood.

Let me say that again—not as a brag, but as a battle cry—I made it through the sleepless nights, the scraped knees, the loud music, the quiet stares, and the school projects that somehow became my homework. I did it. We did it.

But here’s the plot twist no one warns you about:
It doesn’t get easier when they grow up. It just gets…quieter. And somehow, scarier.

Now I’m lying awake at 2 a.m. wondering not if they’ll trip over a LEGO, but if they’re safe in a world that feels increasingly unpredictable.
Did they eat today?
Are they okay mentally?
Will they know what to do when life sucker punches them?

It’s a new kind of terror—the kind you can’t fix with a band-aid and a juice box. And sometimes, when the worry starts to win, I have to take my own advice… and open up a copy of Bolt Voltage.

Because this book isn’t just for kids or comic fans—it’s for anyone trying to navigate the storm of emotions that come with simply caring deeply in an unstable world. It’s a reminder that we’re allowed to feel it all—panic, pride, powerlessness—and still move forward.

If you’re a fellow parent, know this: you’re not alone in your worries. And no matter how old our kids get, the job never really ends—it just evolves.

⚡ Need a breather? Pick up Bolt Voltage for yourself, or someone else carrying the weight.
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Let’s keep showing up. Even in the worry. Even in the dark.
We’re still doing the work—and we’re still worthy of a little peace, too.

With lived-in love,
John D. Wandzilak
Father. Creator. Sleepless Warrior.