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Tough Love: How Do You Reach a Kid Who’s Avoiding You?

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:March 21, 2023
Post category:Anger Co-Parenting Divorce humans of divorce Parenting self-awareness Self-care Single-Dad Spirituality
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One of my kids is thrilled to stay in touch with me. We FaceTime most days. I offer them support and advice. My other kid only reaches out, or even responds to my texts, when they want money.

A Real Man in Divorce: How My Ex-wife’s New Husband Stirs Up Discord

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:January 23, 2020
Post category:Anger Co-Parenting humans of divorce Married Life Money Parenting Self-care Single-Dad Spirituality
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Today, I release the devil I know in both him ("step-dad" stereotype personified) and my ex-wife. I hope that their mutual anger and unresolved pain can find resolution at some point in their lives. I no longer have to give him a centimeter in my heart.