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The Loss of Kid-time Has Been the Biggest Source of Pain in My Life

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:January 2, 2020
Post category:Anger Co-Parenting Dating Depression Divorce Health and Fitness humans of divorce Love Married Life Money Parenting Self-care Single-Dad

In the nine and a half years since the divorce, I have seen my daughter approximately 8 days to every 22 days that my ex-wife gets to see her. This arrangement seems to support the idea that the mom is the primary caregiver in the family, or that moms deserve the majority of the children's time.

Healing My Divorce Resentment: A Single Dad Contemplates the Future

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:August 26, 2019
Post category:Co-Parenting Depression Divorce Health and Fitness Joy Love Married Life Parenting Self-care Single-Dad

It was not fair what happened, and in many ways, my ex-wife was the architect and builder of the divorce.

Dads, Fathers, & Men: Single Dads Are Pro Family Too

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:October 29, 2014
Post category:Co-Parenting Depression Divorce Money Parenting Relationships Self-care Single-Dad

Divorced dads have a lot harder time staying involved in their kids' lives, even with they make every effort, keep every appointment, and ask for more time then they are given with them, post-divorce. I am that dad.