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Humans of Divorce: Fear of Being Alone, Again

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:October 30, 2019
Post category:Anger Co-Parenting Dating Depression Divorce humans of divorce Married Life Money Parenting Relationships Self-care Sex Single-Dad

I loved the family routine. I loved being their dad. I knew I was going to crash when I was no longer welcome in my own home. I knew depression was weeks away. I knew there was very little I could do to stop the sadness freight train that is divorce.

Next-Level Parenting: Being Awesome Even in Divorce

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:October 6, 2019
Post category:Anger Co-Parenting Depression Divorce Health and Fitness Joy Love Married Life Money Parenting Relationships Self-care Single-Dad Spirituality

I wish I could've had more time with my kids. I wish my then-wife had agreed to 50/50 shared parenting. I wish my ex-wife would be a more collaborative parent. But even as I wish about these things, even as I can feel regret about the lost time, I am HAPPIER NOW THAN I HAVE EVER BEEN IN MY LIFE.