Love and War: Learning to Fight Well and then Rejoin Well
If either participant becomes too overwhelmed (anger, sadness, hopelessness) it's time to take a break.
Life Is Emerging: Actively Waiting for *What’s Next*
Once the connection is established and reality-testing routines have been operating for a few weeks, it might be time to give in to the optimism that says YES to everything and anything.
Dads vs. Moms: We’re All #Parents or #SingleParents
I launched The Whole Parent. I proudly put my name on the posts I began writing about learning to cope as a single dad with a less than cooperative co-parent.
Growing Into Parents and Growing Apart as a Couple
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.
She Set Our Family On Fire
She still sets our family on fire. Someday, she will either burn herself up or attain enlightenment.
How Big Love is Healing Those Around Us
"You didn't cause it, you can't cure it, and you can't change it." Focus on yourself and what's inside your hula hoop.
The Joy of Divorce and the 3 Gifts of Breaking Up
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.
Staying Positive, Resetting, and Getting Positive Again
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.