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A Quick-Start Guide for the Divorcing Dad: The Off Times

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:January 10, 2022
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Finally, if you're going to agree to a cooperative divorce, make sure you add in a clause about NEVER INVOLVING THE ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE. EVER.

My Transformational Divorce: The 4 Stages of Divorce Recovery

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:January 7, 2022
Post category:Anger Co-Parenting Dating Depression Divorce Health and Fitness humans of divorce Love mindfulness Money Parenting relationship building Relationships Self-care Sex Single-Dad Spirituality
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Everything that happened from the moment my then-wife said she’d been to see a lawyer, has delivered me up to be healed in a way that would not have been possible had we stayed together.

Therapy vs Life Coaching: Two Different Processes & Goals

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:January 4, 2022
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I work with men and women who are looking to reset their priorities in life to align more with their long-term goals. What's keeping you from achieving your dreams? What parts of your life need attention?

Happy Dad, Sad Dad, Angry Dad: Recapping The Whole Parent in 2021

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:December 15, 2021
Post category:Co-Parenting Dating Depression Divorce mindfulness relationship building Self-care
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Finding the Positive in 2021 was a challenge. And as we round the corner into the holidays, I'd like to recap my work for the year and see how my sentiment ran for the holistic side of The Whole Parent.

Re-learning to Love In the Present Moment: Love’s Intoxication

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:November 11, 2021
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I am learning better how to tap into the power of feelings and how they can motivate me towards doing better, being better. But I'm also too aware of how my feelings can lead me down dark and lonely paths. I am constantly trying to find the balanced walk down the middle.

Dealing with Depression After Divorce*

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:November 9, 2021
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Grief over the loss of their marriage is partially why depression sets in for many divorcees.

Inviting the Dinosaur In: Weaponizing Child Support

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:October 27, 2021
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I have been employed or working under contract for most of the time since the divorce. And today I'm gearing up to start a new job so that I can get some money, but more importantly so that my kids will get some money. And yes, the dinosaur will be fed and happy in the next month.

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Why Divorcing Always Mom’s Deserve Child Support

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:January 12, 2020
Post category:Anger Co-Parenting Divorce humans of divorce Married Life Money Parenting Single-Dad
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Mom's don't deserve child support any more than dads do. Federal family law begs to differ, but I believe we should be equal parents across the board: time, money, and custodial rights.