Superman Ain’t Coming No one is coming to save you, and that’s good—it gives you the chance to be the hero of your own life. You’re not helpless. “Damsel” applies to everyone. People are busy and rarely step in to solve your problems—they expect you to handle them yourself. Most […]
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Why do you see eagles and not pigeons on currency? Eagles represent strength, bravery, and responsibility. Pigeons, on the other hand, represent a total lack of all three elements. Pigeons are content with living on scraps. Simply adhering to the philosophy of “making it work.” Eagles embody worthy qualities. They are […]
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Why Take a Shot? Every step that a single father takes along his journey is a shot. It is a stab in the dark that’s full of possible landmines. Even the ones that appear to be guaranteed may come with a caveat. Nothing in life is guaranteed, especially guarantees. When […]
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Why Did This Happen? When a man loses the love of his life due to the nature of some form, it is a heartbreaking experience. The brain’s neurological connection to the person is severed, but the memories of the relationship linger. The emotional trauma is compounded even further if the […]
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The Art of Mindful Communication in Single Fatherhood For a single father, being conscious of both words and actions is not only important; it’s vital. Words spoken in the heat of emotion can inadvertently lead to permanent rifts in the father-child relationship. It’s crucial to mentally separate the child from […]
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Why Must I Do It Now Single fathers must immediately act against these emotions. Delay and procrastination are due to emotions. Feelings keep us safe. Procrastination is disguised as poor time management, but really, it is a defense mechanism that keeps us tied to the mind’s perception of harm. Outsiders […]
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Hear But More Importantly, Listen Single fathers, this can be a crazy situation, but when navigated correctly, can bridge the gap and build a bond that can’t be broken. I remember when my daughter was 15 and had to talk to someone about an issue she had with her boyfriend. […]
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Single dads, you know this feeling well. I was overcome by a series of unfortunate events, and they kept hammering me through the day. At first, I truly thought the world was against me. I soon saw a homeless man being harassed by a security guard and realized that everybody […]
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Sole Solo Parenting I specialize in working with single fathers who have become sole parents due to long-term or permanent situations that have profoundly affected their family structure. I refer to this as Sole Solo Parenting. This experience is distinctly different from single parenting due to divorce, breakup, or temporary […]
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Today I woke up and decided not to make this a rough day. You see, it is my late wife’s birthday, and she would have been 53 years old. Her death pisses me off so much, but I have learned that I cannot change the fact that she died, but […]
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