Everyone knows that divorce can rip families apart. I wanted to talk about how I dealt with feeling broken and picked up the pieces to reinvent myself. I’ve still got a long way to go, but I’m definitely more whole than I was a few years ago. Here’s my story . . .
Throughout my parenting career, Kailyn and I have had several talks about life, love and happiness. Here are 10 Things I Tell Kailyn that will hopefully serve as “thought-starters”. This isn’t a list of “THINGS YOU SHOULD TELL YOUR KIDS”, because I think those lists I’ve found online take on the “one shoe fits all” mindset. Every family is different as is every child and relationship. Here are some things I say to my K that I’d like to share with you.
Sometimes life feels like it’s going your way & sometimes it feels like it’s not. But there are times when it’s going your way & you still feel in a “funk”. The following blog outlines some of my darkest days and some of my happiest ones too. I’ve come to appreciate both . . . although I’d prefer the happy ones. 🙂
Traditions are something I cherish and embrace. I’ve been a fan of them in my social life and have put a lot of focus on them as a parent. The value of tradition is less about the physical act, and more about them sentimental one. These traditions take time, careful thought, and lots of planning but are so worth it to me AND have a huge impact on Kailyn.
Life isn’t perfect no matter what image you portray on social media. Preparing Kailyn for a life of imperfection is my main objective. I can’t create a perfect life for her in a world where that doesn’t exist. What I can do is give her the tools to deal with whatever life throws her.
For a lot of couples, ending a marriage is horrific for many reasons, but when you add children into the mix, it’s just downright terrifying. I wanted to write about “the end” of my marriage, why I think it failed and the effect it has/had on Kailyn.
The custody hand-off is perhaps one of the most difficult moments for a family. It’s not a fun day for either parent. Here’s a few things I’ve observed and learned about the process, how I prepare for it, deal with it and then manage the days alone.
Growing up, I never imagined my Father’s Day to be a Single Father’s Day. But I suppose this is a good time to talk about
