Co-parenting Struggles: Withholding the Joy of Your Kids
My ex-wife and I don't talk anymore. That's how she's laid it out. With every email or text I wrote asking for a join or a meeting to discuss our…
Dads: When Family Courts Start at 70 – 30 Custody, the Kids Lose
In my family, I was also a nurturer. I was the one who got breakfast started every morning, woke everyone up, including my then-wife, and ushered everyone along the path…
The Long Retelling of My Divorce
I did learn to love full-on in this marriage. I learned to put my whole soul into the project and come back with the joy of being a parent, and…
My Ex May Think I’m the Enemy, But They Are Misguided
My ex still thinks I'm her problem. When she vents at me I begin to feel like she's got some unfinished business. Just like I did when we were married.…
Would You Damage Your Co-Parent’s Livelihood If You Could?
How do you support or damage your co-parent? I know it's a weird question, but it keeps coming up for me. Let me explain. Do you know how your credit…
What I Need To Tell You: Take Heart After Divorce. It Gets Better.
I'm happy. My posts/poems about desire are really about hoping and striving towards "what's next." I had a friend ping me on Facebook yesterday after reading one of my poems.…
Your Kids Are Watching How You Cope with Divorce
They are learning from you 100% of the time. They see you deal with disappointments, frustrations, and celebrations. They learn how to behave by watching your life. If you are…
How a Balanced Divorce Might Have Better Served My Children
I wanted to recalibrate our family financial plan and see what other options were available to us as an aspirational couple. My then-wife was not happy about my idea to…
