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Taking the Long Way Home: My Divorce Journey Back to Joy

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:September 27, 2019
Post category:Anger Co-Parenting Dating Depression Divorce Drinking Health and Fitness Love Money Parenting Relationships Self-care Sex Single-Dad

What I wanted (what I want) is stability and trust. What I want is something more authentic than I had in my marriage or with my fiance. What I want is someone who can lean into the troubles and work them out. What I want is someone who can express affection easily and frequently.

Dear Non-Custodial Dad: Here’s What You’re Getting

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:August 17, 2015
Post category:Anger Co-Parenting Depression Divorce humans of divorce Money Parenting Single-Dad

The non-custodial parent is treated a bit like a second-class citizen in the legal system. If you want to go for 50/50 divorce parenting, I think you'll need an attorney. I also think it's worth it, if you want to spend as much time as possible with your children.