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The Song at the End of My Marriage – Radiohead’s “All I Need”

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:November 1, 2014
Post category:Depression Divorce Health and Fitness Joy Love Single-Dad

Here's a rough Radiohead cover song of All I Need.

Coming Full Circle: One Dad’s Divorce Recovery

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:October 20, 2014
Post category:Depression Divorce humans of divorce mindfulness Parenting self-awareness Self-care Single-Dad

And I am happy for the healing in my family that has come from flipping all the negatives of divorce on their ass and finding the way back to love. Everything in my life is about love. And the love and support of my kids comes before all of my own needs and goals.

The Next 100 Coffee Filters: Don’t Be Hasty About Your Divorce

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:September 14, 2014
Post category:Depression Divorce Married Life Parenting

And I'd go back to the filters each morning, as some sort of symbol of the countdown of my divorce. Some weeks I would be a total butt. Some how, I imagined, that she would be sorry that she had angered me. That didn't work at all.

I’m Proud of You: The Dance of Fathers and Their Sons

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:September 10, 2014
Post category:Co-Parenting Depression Divorce Drinking humans of divorce Parenting Self-care Single-Dad Spirituality

I'm excited to live through those times WITH my kids. And I will be 100% positive and 100% present for all of them, as long as I live.

A Different Side of Boyhood: Celebrating Divorced Families

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:July 29, 2014
Post category:Co-Parenting Dating Depression Divorce Joy Love Married Life Money Parenting Relationships Self-care

I'm a bit closer to my ex-wife now, having seen a glimpse into her life. I know we're both doing the best we can. And Boyhood celebrates that triumph both alone and together.

Positive Divorce: From Blame To Forgiveness

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:May 19, 2014
Post category:Co-Parenting Divorce Health and Fitness Money Parenting Relationships Self-care Single-Dad

Positive divorce is a choice. And the process to get there requires time, insight, and often the help of professionals. But the alternative is bitterness and continued failings at love relationships as you make the same mistakes, miss the same red flags, and put up with the same behaviors that got you into the divorce in the first place.

Finding Balance In the Inequitable Life After Divorce

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:November 10, 2013
Post category:Co-Parenting Divorce Money Parenting Self-care Single-Dad

Even though it can be difficult at times, continuing my role as a supportive and cooperative partner is in the best interest of my kids. It's really in the best interest for me as well. A happy ex-wife is much better than an angry one.

A Return to Wholeness After Divorce

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:September 21, 2013
Post category:Anger Co-Parenting Depression Divorce Health and Fitness humans of divorce Married Life Money Parenting Relationships Self-care Single-Dad Spirituality

In divorce, when you lose everything, what you still have is your kids. And while you are deep into the recovery of your own feelings, paying attention and parenting from a place of wholeness is critical.