Life Isn’t Perfect

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.

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So, What Now?

The divorce or split takes so much emotional energy. Once it’s over, you’re left with questions, unchecked emotions, and sometimes a child/children. Once the dust settles, it hits you . . . So, What Now?

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Favorite Quotes (Part 1)

Over the 4th of July weekend I put together a quick collection of 10 of my favorite quotes (spoiler alert, I have a TON more). These are some quotes that have resonated with me throughout my life and I’m happy to be sharing them with you. I hope you enjoy!

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Alone in a Crowded Room

Have you ever felt so alone in the most crowded room? You’re not alone. It’s common and I’ve been there. It’s not a bad place to be, but it can be a lonely place. Here’s how I dealt with it.

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Words of Wisdom

After 42 years on earth, I’ve been blessed to live a life of “wins” and an equal amount of (if not more) “losses”. Along the way I picked up a few “Words of Wisdom” that I’d like to share with you, along with a few stories. I hope you can relate and enjoy them!

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I Hate Endings

I hate endings. I know they’re necessary, but I don’t like them. Endings are a close to a chapter in your life, and often times

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The End

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.

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The Custody Hand-Off

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.

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Happy Birthday Kailyn!

Every year Kailyn gets older, and every year I talk about how THIS year was the best year, and this year is no exception. Here’s a little not that I hope she’ll read someday about what it’s like to be her daddy.

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