Divorce Is The Beginning, Not the End
I believe in the sanctity of both parents and their ongoing relationship with their kids. The relationship that will last the rest of your life, and/or the life of your kids.
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.
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.
The Other Dad
I'm more of an influencer on my kids. I don't have authority. What I do have is time attention and joy at being with them.
Kids, Divorce, Good Parenting, and Summer Jobs
I have always been in support of my son. I have taken on his mom and her husband about the issues concerning his health. And, as usual, I have been shut out by them as well.
Losing the Meaning of Life As My Marriage Blasted Me Out of the House
Divorce is not the end of the world. However, it's often the end of most dad's major bonding and influence with his kids. Most divorces end with dads being marginalized by the family court precedents.
Divorce Retrospective: Getting This Off My Chest
I walk away from this story knowing I did everything I could to keep the marriage alive. And after the divorce, I've done everything I can (outside of shutting down my writing) to be a good father, a good man, and a reasonable person.