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.

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.

Artists In Love, Parenting, and Divorce

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:November 3, 2022
Post category:Co-Parenting Depression Divorce Health and Fitness Married Life Parenting Relationships Self-care Single-Dad

The fracture and collapse of my marriage ultimately became the emotional firestorm that uncorked my artistic voice. In my own individual struggle to survive, I found my release through writing. After the divorce, as I thrashed and fell apart during the months following my separation, I wrote to make sense of what was happening.

My Life Coaching Plan in 30-seconds: A Free Gift

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:October 31, 2022
Post category:Anger Co-Parenting Dating Depression Divorce Drinking Health and Fitness humans of divorce Joy Love mindfulness Parenting relationship building Relationships self-awareness Self-care Sex sexual chemistry Single-Dad Spirituality

I help men and women find and keep lasting relationships.

Finding the Beloved In All This Chaos?

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:October 31, 2022
Post category:Dating Divorce Health and Fitness humans of divorce Love mindfulness Relationships Sex sexual chemistry Single-Dad

If you want to find a lifetime partner, you're going to have to do whatever it takes to embrace your own inner loveliness.

Becoming a Parent for the First Time: Everything Changes

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

Dads give their kids different qualities. Dads play differently. Dads love differently. But the assumption that the mom is the emotional center of the family and the dad is the financial engine is outdated and unfair to both the kids and the dad.