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I Love You, Dad

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:October 3, 2023
Post category:Depression Divorce Drinking Health and Fitness Married Life Parenting Spirituality

And at that moment, I also felt the joy of my father's love upon me. He might have left the planet 15 years ago, but his love is still within me. And each time I can really hear and connect with my own kids, my heart lights up with a little bit more healing of my 5-year-old self, my wounded little boy.

When I Stopped Believing – And Started Growing Up

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:July 15, 2018
Post category:Anger Depression Divorce humans of divorce Parenting Relationships Self-care Spirituality

The afternoon we told the kids, together, was one of the saddest moments in my life. But it was sad for my little boy, for the death of THAT dream. I had some hope that MY kids would be okay. I knew that I was not going to turn into an alcoholic or rage-filled bastard.