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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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My Eleven Years as a Deadbeat Dad: Defining the Term Deadbeat Mom

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  • Post author:John McElhenney
  • Post published:May 16, 2023
  • Post category:Anger/Co-Parenting/Divorce/humans of divorce/Money/Parenting/Single-Dad

The narcissist must keep the secret until they die. To apologize would be to admit she was wrong. My ex-wife is a deadbeat mom. 

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Positive Parenting Outline: Birth to Teens to Launch

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  • Post author:John McElhenney
  • Post published:May 12, 2023
  • Post category:Dating

I'm happy. I'm proud. And I'm grateful for the divorce, 13 years ago, that allowed me to grow into the dad I am now.

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Removing Connections: Giving Up On Closure

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  • Post author:John McElhenney
  • Post published:May 11, 2023
  • Post category:Dating/Love/Relationships/self-awareness/Self-care

Maybe we would feel something. Perhaps we would experience regret, joy, sadness, and other deep feelings. It's okay not to want to dip back into it.

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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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Would You Damage Your Co-Parent’s Livelihood If You Could?

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  • Post author:John McElhenney
  • Post published:April 19, 2023
  • Post category:Anger/burn/Co-Parenting/Divorce/humans of divorce/Money/Parenting/Relationships/Self-care/Single-Dad

My motto for dealing with my ex-wife and her anger: Focus on your children. Love your children.

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