The Positive Single Dad: Year Four in Review
And for a long period I was mute. Waiting. Searching for the strength to write again and the courage to write about what was happening, that wasn't so positive.
The Fatherhood Wide Open Interview: Getting Real About Whole Parenting
Fatherhood Wide Open podcast interviews John McElhenney about becoming the best single dad possible.
Growing Up in a Warzone: Childhood Trauma and Adult PTSD
It's no wonder I don't know how to express anger. The anger in my family of origin was shown to me as a dangerous weapon. My father raged and the…
My Side of the Mountain – Understanding Depression
I was showing myself that I was emerging from one of the longest depressions I've been in as an adult. For me, creativity and brain health go hand in hand. So I'm happy to be back, still working, but on the upswing.
Divorce Lessons: If What You Want Is Love That Lasts
Do things you love to do and as the other person to join you. Join the other person in the things they like to do. Watch and learn how each of you deals with hardships and see if you can find a supportive way to remain close and connected.
8 Lessons from My First 2 Divorces
It seems the biggest marker for success is the general outlook of the other person: Happy camper vs. unhappy camper. In my second marriage I thought we had a match, but the stress and change brought on by having kids sort of flipped her mode.
A Good Man in a Storm, Even After Divorce
It was a reality I could not manage. In the end, it was a reality that should've split us up and did. I am now free to have a relationship with a woman who enjoys life, and who wakes up laughing as I do.
Are You Receiving Me? When Not Listening Turns Toward Divorce
When the other partner decides to ask for divorce there is very little the committed partner can do. The fracture has happened. The other person has declared they are considering divorce. Then that option is forever on the table and could be used as leverage.