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Attachment Parenting Benefits Begin To Fracture After Divorce

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:December 5, 2022
Post category:Anger burn Co-Parenting Depression Divorce humans of divorce Parenting Single-Dad

Attachment parenting is the way to go. One parent, weaponizing the divorce, can do untold damage to the kids.

How Divorce Is Killing Men and Marriage In General

Me and my son the summer before the divorce.

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:November 28, 2022
Post category:Anger Co-Parenting Divorce humans of divorce Married Life Parenting

The news says men are not interested in getting married anymore. Can you understand why? Want a kid, sure let's have a kid. Marriage? Why?

We Are Always Letting Go of Our Children

My daughter, dog, and friend

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:November 25, 2022
Post category:Co-Parenting Divorce Health and Fitness humans of divorce Parenting self-awareness Single-Dad

It's hard to let them go. It's hard not to complain about their lack of response. But, the way forward is love and enthusiasm without strings.

This Should’ve Been Us: Regrets and Love Lost on the Quest

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:November 18, 2022
Post category:Dating Depression Divorce humans of divorce mindfulness self-awareness Self-care Single-Dad Spirituality

I have a reverence of my moods these days. I am no longer beholden to them. I can love these former lovers and still do nothing to reach out to them. I am pointed in a healthier and happier dream now.

Encouragements Along the Divorce Path: You and Your Kids Are Fine

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:November 17, 2022
Post category:Co-Parenting Depression Divorce humans of divorce Parenting Self-care Single-Dad

If you can remove your emotional attachment to your ex you can begin to heal and move into your next chapter. The best years are ahead of you.

Is Divorce the Best Decision for You? What About Your Kids?

should you get a divorce if you have kids

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:November 14, 2022
Post category:Anger Co-Parenting Depression Divorce humans of divorce Married Life Parenting self-awareness Self-care Single-Dad Spirituality

Deciding whether to divorce is a tough, complex, and controversial subject. There are no right or wrong answers, nor are there any simplistic solutions.

What I Want My Kids to Know About Our Divorce 12 Years Later

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:November 9, 2022
Post category:Co-Parenting Depression Divorce humans of divorce Joy Married Life mindfulness Money Parenting Single-Dad Spirituality

I am here. I am your dad. And I love you just as much now as I did the moment I helped you out of your mom's body. The best of our lives together is ahead of us.

Here and Now: Returning To Peace, Learning Patience

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:November 9, 2022
Post category:Anger Co-Parenting Depression Divorce humans of divorce mindfulness Parenting self-awareness Self-care Single-Dad Spirituality

I am still striving to find my patient and positive self. I work on my mindfulness, my affirmations, and my clear communication with my colleagues and family.