I Cannot Fix Your Broken Wings, I’m Still Repairing Mine
Not the courageous choice as Brené Brown puts it, but the choice for comfort. And, again, that's not the right path for me and I knew it. I was angry…
When Hopelessness Enters the Equation
I don't want to be alone. I knew this most deeply when my marriage was breaking up and I was losing not only my best friend and wife, but my…
Not Taking the Death Pony Ride into the Darkness
Not this time. I'm happy as hell to report that my dark moment, my dark night of the soul, or my little slip, a few nights ago has passed. (See…
Announcing the New Book: A Good Dad’s Guide to Divorce
Subtitle: One father’s journey to staying connected and engaged with his children before, during, and after divorce. The Preface Nothing can prepare you for the grief surrounding divorce. And with…
A Moment of Silence, Followed By… (checking-in on holiday depression)
Oh, right, the holidays are coming right up. We've all got to be extra good to ourselves and careful not to slip into nostalgic reveries that lead us towards depression.…
What Do You Tell Your Kids About Divorce As They Grow Older?
The divorce was never my idea. I did not ask for it. I did not agree with it. And I fought against it. But you cannot force another person to…
The Odyssey of the Single Father: Kids Change Everything
I lost all of the arguments about staying in the marriage, about divorcing with 50/50 custody, about keeping our family together. A radical transformation happens in your relationship the minute…
Experience, Strength, and Hope After a Divorce with Kids
From the darkness of the loss, surrounding your kids and your ex-spouse, will emerge your own ideas of a joyful future. It's going to get easier. You are going to…
