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Loving You Every Day of Your Life: A Father’s Journey Thru Divorce

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:January 22, 2023
Post category:Anger Co-Parenting Depression Divorce humans of divorce Married Life Money Parenting Single-Dad
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If you don't do the work, you may remain stuck in the past. You may wrestle with the depression and demons of your parent's transgressions and lack of support.

This Should’ve Been Us: Regrets and Love Lost on the Quest

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:November 18, 2022
Post category:Dating Depression Divorce humans of divorce mindfulness self-awareness Self-care Single-Dad Spirituality
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I have a reverence of my moods these days. I am no longer beholden to them. I can love these former lovers and still do nothing to reach out to them. I am pointed in a healthier and happier dream now.

What I Want My Kids to Know About Our Divorce 12 Years Later

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:November 9, 2022
Post category:Co-Parenting Depression Divorce humans of divorce Joy Married Life mindfulness Money Parenting Single-Dad Spirituality
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I am here. I am your dad. And I love you just as much now as I did the moment I helped you out of your mom's body. The best of our lives together is ahead of us.

Here and Now: Returning To Peace, Learning Patience

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:November 9, 2022
Post category:Anger Co-Parenting Depression Divorce humans of divorce mindfulness Parenting self-awareness Self-care Single-Dad Spirituality
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I am still striving to find my patient and positive self. I work on my mindfulness, my affirmations, and my clear communication with my colleagues and family.

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

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:October 3, 2022
Post category:Anger Co-Parenting Depression Divorce humans of divorce Love Married Life Parenting self-awareness Single-Dad Spirituality
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I have shown my children how to recover from a loss, and become happier, and more intentional in their lives.

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
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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.*

Why Do Ex-Wives Feel Entitled? And Ex-Husbands Feel Victimized?

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:August 10, 2022
Post category:Anger Co-Parenting Depression Divorce humans of divorce Married Life Money Parenting Relationships self-awareness Self-care Single-Dad
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You can't have kids by yourself. Your partner is just as important. Why would it be different when you no longer live together?

Fathers and Sons: Reaching For Love

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:July 30, 2022
Post category:Depression humans of divorce Love Parenting Relationships self-awareness Self-care Single-Dad Spirituality
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A good father would've made a big difference in my life. As a father, I have always strived to be a good father, even when the decisions were not always what I wanted.