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.

The Training and Education of a Reluctant Divorcé

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:May 19, 2023
Post category:Co-Parenting Parenting Relationships Self-care Single-Dad

I had the joy and passion in spades. I had a misaligned marriage which generated two wonderful kids. Today I have reset myself towards a creatively fulfilling life.

My Eleven Years as a Deadbeat Dad: Defining the Term Deadbeat Mom

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:May 16, 2023
Post category:Anger Co-Parenting Divorce humans of divorce Money Parenting Single-Dad

The narcissist must keep the secret until they die. To apologize would be to admit she was wrong. My ex-wife is a deadbeat mom.

Divorced Parents: Why the War Over Who Has It the Hardest?

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:May 13, 2023
Post category:Co-Parenting Depression Divorce humans of divorce Parenting Self-care Single-Dad

When custody is awarded in most states the Attorney General's Office is rewarded with financial compensation by the federal government.

Big D Energy: How Dad’s Can Do Better in Divorce

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:May 2, 2023
Post category:Anger burn Co-Parenting Divorce humans of divorce Parenting Single-Dad

How is it possible that you don't care for or support your co-parent? How can that much anger be misdirected at the former love of your life?

What You Need to Learn About Relationships, How Online Dating Helps

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:April 30, 2023
Post category:Dating Drinking relationship building Relationships self-awareness Self-care Single-Dad

Only through learning from past mistakes will you be able to evolve into the dating partner you want to become.

Savor This Very Second – Breathe – Pause – Savor!

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:April 30, 2023
Post category:Anger Dating Depression Divorce Health and Fitness humans of divorce Joy Love Married Life mindfulness relationship building Relationships Self-care Sex Single-Dad Spirituality

Today is the day. This is the moment. This post signals the last moment of denial. I am in charge of my own thinking, my own mood management, and my own path forward.

An Empath Gets Divorced and the Universe Goes Dark

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:April 28, 2023
Post category:Anger Co-Parenting Depression Divorce humans of divorce Married Life Parenting Single-Dad

Every single blow against me is felt by our children.

Dear Lover, Now That You’ve Arrived We Can Begin

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:April 26, 2023
Post category:Dating humans of divorce Joy Love Married Life Parenting relationship building Relationships self-awareness Single-Dad

Not everything needs to be worked out all the time. And, for the most part, I can trigger unhappy feelings for you, but the deep sadness or anger you feel, is probably not because of me.