humans of divorce

My Triad of Destruction and Rebirth #dad #divorce #depression

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:October 3, 2022
Post category:Anger burn Co-Parenting Depression Divorce humans of divorce Love Married Life Parenting self-awareness Single-Dad Spirituality

I have shown my children how to recover from a loss, and become happier, and more intentional in their lives.

Mindful Parenting – Returns and Love In the New School Year for Parents and Kids

Interrupting Our Own Storytelling: a 4-Step Path to Mindfulness

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:August 30, 2022
Post category:Co-Parenting Dating Health and Fitness humans of divorce Joy Love mindfulness Parenting relationship building Relationships Self-care Single-Dad Spirituality

Boundaries are constantly changing between you and your commitments. And people with unhealthy, or unarticulated (unknown or misunderstood) boundaries are more at risk of losing their daily momentum to the will and requests of everyone around them.

Dads That Don’t Give Up After Divorce

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:August 28, 2022
Post category:Anger Co-Parenting Divorce Married Life Money Parenting Single-Dad Spirituality

Sure, I believe my ex wants our kids to be healthy and happy. And somewhere she got in her mind that being the PRIMARY PARENT after the divorce was *in the best interest of the children.*

Risking Everything In Love: We’re Not Playing Games

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:August 8, 2022
Post category:Dating Health and Fitness humans of divorce Joy Love relationship building Relationships self-awareness Self-care sexual chemistry

BOTH partners need to be willing, have intentionality towards building a sustainable relationship, and then have the TIME to spend building the WE.

The BEST OF The Whole Parent: Single Parenting Guide

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:July 18, 2022
Post category:Anger Co-Parenting Dating Depression Divorce humans of divorce Joy Love Married Life mindfulness Parenting self-awareness Self-care Single-Dad Spirituality

If we can see and seek the balanced parenting approach we might be able to continue that holistic love even as the marriage comes apart.

Moving from Parenting To Co-parenting: Joining Together In Divorce

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:July 18, 2022
Post category:Anger Co-Parenting Depression Divorce Health and Fitness humans of divorce Joy Love Married Life Money Parenting relationship building Self-care Single-Dad Spirituality

But it's the kids who stand to lose the most from this imbalanced systemic approach. Dad is more than money. And mom is capable of making just as much money (let's table the fair pay discussion for the moment) as the dad. These old roles no longer fit the educated and compassionate couple. But the road to a good and healthy co-parenting plan is not a well-worn path.

A Muse Enters and Leaves

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:July 1, 2022
Post category:Dating Drinking Health and Fitness humans of divorce Joy relationship building Relationships self-awareness sexual chemistry Single-Dad

a muse is a near miss. A woman who I can see potential and hope with. A woman that meets some unspoken standards, and fits some magical equation in my heart.

Dear Ex, We Are Different By Design

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:June 21, 2022
Post category:Anger burn Co-Parenting Divorce humans of divorce Married Life Parenting Self-care Single-Dad

Let's get one thing straight, I am. not the victim of a divorce. I am a survivor of a divorce decree that follows the state guidelines and timelines and gives dads 30% of the time with their kids and 100% of the child support.