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Dear Custodial Parent: We Are All Still Together After Divorce

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:February 20, 2021
Post category:Anger Co-Parenting Dating Depression Divorce Health and Fitness humans of divorce Joy Love Married Life Money Parenting relationship building Relationships Self-care Single-Dad Spirituality
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I wish she had taken me or the kids into consideration before going full-force for the custodial divorce deal. It was not good for any of us, her included.

The Prayer for All Single Parents (downloadable)

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:October 30, 2018
Post category:Co-Parenting Divorce Health and Fitness Joy Love Parenting Relationships Self-care
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I wish you happiness in your new life, I always want to see you shine, you are the other half, the partner in this parenting journey we accepted together. Your joy…

Going Positive and Growing Stronger After Divorce

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:October 10, 2016
Post category:Co-Parenting Dating Depression Health and Fitness Joy Parenting Relationships Self-care Single-Dad
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This morning I give thanks for the flexibility and caring my ex-wife shows me and my kids when they ask for some new connection. We've both worked hard to get here. And as we work better together everyone benefits.

Ready for the Summer’s End for the Single Dad: Back to School Blues

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:August 24, 2015
Post category:Depression Divorce Married Life Parenting Self-care Single-Dad
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As I prepare for my back to school, end of summer, dip I know that I am better prepared for the eventual final departure of our kids. I just wish it hadn't come so soon in my marriage.