Single-Dad

Becoming a single dad was one of the most traumatic events of my life. I did not want the divorce, I fought against the divorce, and ultimately I agreed to collaborative divorce and was taken to the cleaners by an ex who decided to go for the “divorce package” rather than honor our 50/50 shared parenting agreement.

Growing Into Parents and Growing Apart as a Couple

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:August 27, 2023
Post category:Anger Co-Parenting Depression Divorce humans of divorce Married Life Money Parenting Relationships Self-care Single-Dad

Stress, money issues, and emotional troubles are all part of the parenting life. Both parents must evolve beyond being Mom and Dad into who they want to become.

17 Simple Ways to Say “I Love You”

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:August 22, 2023
Post category:Dating Joy Love relationship building Relationships Self-care Sex Single-Dad

It's the little things that signal to another person how much you care about them. Sure the big things are more important, but it's the little things that get you there.

She Set Our Family On Fire

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:August 22, 2023
Post category:Anger burn Co-Parenting Divorce Married Life Parenting self-awareness Single-Dad Spirituality

She still sets our family on fire. Someday, she will either burn herself up or attain enlightenment.

Dads Mostly Get the Shaft in Divorce: Let’s Look At the Reality

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:August 21, 2023
Post category:Anger Co-Parenting Divorce Money Parenting Single-Dad

A mom that files with the AG's office when there is ZERO risk of flight, ZERO risk of not being paid in full, is a deadbeat mom.

The Joy of Divorce and the 3 Gifts of Breaking Up

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:August 21, 2023
Post category:Anger burn Co-Parenting Dating Depression Divorce Health and Fitness humans of divorce Joy Love Married Life Money Parenting Relationships Self-care Single-Dad Spirituality

What I do best in life is love. And that I have been given a gift for sharing that experience via writing and music, is one of the major wins in my life. This new lease on love is another. May you find what you were looking for. May you find the happiness that comes from within so you can share it with others. The divorce gave me back my joy and freedom and allowed me a second chance to find life-long love.

Can You Be a Good Dad After Divorce?

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:August 20, 2023
Post category:Anger Co-Parenting Depression Divorce humans of divorce Parenting Single-Dad Spirituality

I am always here for my son. He's been trained to believe some alternative narratives of what happened.

The Red-Hot Poker of Regret in Divorce

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:August 20, 2023
Post category:Co-Parenting Depression Divorce Married Life Single-Dad Spirituality

Today, if you want 50/50 shared parenting, in most states, you are going to have to sue your exiting spouse. My advice, at this point in 2023, FIGHT.

Staying Positive, Resetting, and Getting Positive Again

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:August 19, 2023
Post category:Anger Co-Parenting Divorce humans of divorce Self-care Single-Dad Spirituality

She's in control this time. Much more in control than she was in the marriage. Having the angry hammer over my head, must give her some satisfaction, knowing she could precipitate my financial shut down with one phone call.