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I Am An Advocate For Hope

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:October 1, 2021
Post category:Depression Divorce humans of divorce Self-care

The small motions you've made in the past to recorrect your life are no longer working. Your emergence requires a BIG motion.

Heading Towards the Brightside: Ideas for Lifting Your Mood

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:September 11, 2021
Post category:Depression Divorce Drinking Health and Fitness humans of divorce Joy Love Parenting relationship building Relationships Self-care Single-Dad Spirituality

At the end of the day. Don’t be so hard on yourself. Celebrate small victories and take care of yourself because you’re worth it!

Online Dating Refresh: Can We Start Over?

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:February 9, 2021
Post category:Dating Divorce Health and Fitness humans of divorce Joy Love relationship building Relationships Self-care Sex Single-Dad Spirituality

I quickly and clearly expressed my change of plans and released them back into the stream of possibilities. Get clear on your dating goals. And if you need someone to talk to about all of this crazy mess, I'm here.

The Universal Self-Help Keys of NLP – Neuro-Linguistic Programming

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:January 12, 2021
Post category:Depression Health and Fitness relationship building Relationships Self-care

I tend to think that our consistent and authentic actions create our future reality. I also KNOW that my thoughts, words, and moods, form the energy or lack of energy I have for striving and working towards my goals.

Making Your Partner a Priority; Where Do You Want to Be?

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:January 10, 2021
Post category:Anger Co-Parenting Dating Depression Divorce humans of divorce Joy Love Married Life relationship building Relationships Self-care Sex Single-Dad

If you find yourself thinking or saying, I'd be happy if you'd just... You need to get over the request and focus on yourself. If NOTHING CHANGES, would you be able to stay in this relationship? If the answer is no, you've got work todo.

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

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.

Closure with Your Ex After Divorce: Setting Up Healthy Boundaries

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:October 25, 2019
Post category:Anger Co-Parenting Divorce Health and Fitness humans of divorce Parenting Relationships Self-care Single-Dad

As we get our barriers and boundaries in place, we can focus our energy and attention back on what's more important than our ex: everything. We can take our joyous energy and focus on our kids' happiness. If we can get out of our own way we can heal back into happy and healthy single parents.

The Struggles and Fears About Divorce: Humans of Divorce

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:October 21, 2019
Post category:Co-Parenting Depression Divorce Drinking Health and Fitness humans of divorce Joy Love Married Life Money Parenting Relationships Self-care Single-Dad Spirituality

When I get in a tough place I try and picture my kid's faces. In the moment I am feeling upset, I can send them a "How's it going, I love you" text. I can SnapChat a silly face.