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Single Parents Suffer a Different Loss: Let’s Balance Divorce in the US!

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  • Post author:John McElhenney
  • Post published:June 21, 2023
  • Post category:Dating

When a woman files for divorce a man loses half of his wealth instantly and 70% of his kids' time.

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The Death of Father’s Day

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  • Post author:John McElhenney
  • Post published:June 16, 2023
  • Post category:Dating

This Father's Day I will recommit to being the best father I can be. I will strengthen my relationship with my kids whenever possible. 

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Positive Thinking & Actions Are Not Enough In A Divorce with Kids

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  • Post author:John McElhenney
  • Post published:May 24, 2023
  • Post category:Anger/Co-Parenting/Divorce/humans of divorce/Single-Dad/Spirituality

I can offer hope and ideas for navigating the most difficult co-parent behaviors. Divorce is hard on everyone, please don't use your former partner as a target for your rage and frustration.

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

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  • 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.

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

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  • 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?

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An Empath Gets Divorced and the Universe Goes Dark

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  • 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.

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The Narcissistic Father and Divorced Moms

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  • Post author:John McElhenney
  • Post published:April 5, 2023
  • Post category:Anger/Co-Parenting/Divorce/humans of divorce/Single-Dad

Let's do this TOGETHER. It's much easier if we're on the side of our kids and not against one another.

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A Father’s Influence and Love

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  • Post author:John McElhenney
  • Post published:March 27, 2023
  • Post category:Anger/Co-Parenting/Divorce/humans of divorce/Married Life/Money/Parenting/Single-Dad

Dads are equal parents. Some dads are deadbeat dads. Some moms are deadbeat moms. Some parents are assholes. Let's not be assholes to each other.

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