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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The Challenges and Rewards of Decision-Making for Single Fathers
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 […]
Read MoreLeaving the Comfort Zone: The Journey of Single Fatherhood
Parenting is inherently stressful, often pushing us far beyond the bounds of our comfort zones. From the moment our children are born, we find ourselves monitoring every milestone, from diapering to those first unsteady steps and fledgling words, and well beyond. Even positive experiences, such as learning to drive, attending […]
Read MoreFour Ways Single Parents Can Manage Their Financial Outlook
Anyone with children understands how difficult it can be to raise them. Even if your child is the most model of citizens, there are times when they can get on your nerves. Their actions, in addition to life’s obstacles, and the fact that one faces these challenges alone, is daunting. […]
Read MoreThe Past has Happened, the Future is Unknown, but the Present is Now
Daily living is already challenging and complicated. It is hard to manage day-to-day tasks thatrange from work to home life. Adding dimensions like past events or present possibilities canlead to a minefield of emotional and mental challenges. Many philosophies stress the fact thatmanaging the now is the only thing that […]
Read MoreEven Therapists and Life Coaches Need Therapists and Life Coaches
Think about all the dark and challenging difficulties that mental and emotional health professionals deal with daily. After they work with people and hear various problems all day, they now must come home and address their personal lives. Outsiders may consider us superhuman because we appear to have it all […]
Read MoreBe Thankful for the Scars: An Attitude of Gratitude
There is a popular song by a religious group called I Am They. Their song was titled, Scars. The hook was interesting. It went, “Be thankful for the scars because without them, I wouldn’t know your heart.” Their direction was in a religious reference, but it describes gratitude even for […]
Read MoreGrief Warriors
Grief is a powerful emotion and can bring many into a downward spiral. The flip side is that negative emotions can inspire some to achieve excellent results. Four incredibly unique people (there are many others) used the grief they experienced to produce outstanding results. Perspective matters. Choice and will must […]
Read MoreThe Grief Empowerment Theory
On November 9, 2023, at 1:00 PM ET, speak with experts via LinkedIn Live who will discuss wellness, grief empowerment, and better managing the emotions of grief-related experiences. Learn to use the negative energy of grief as a catalyst to discover a better version of self. Transform stagnation into movement […]
Read MoreGrief Sparks Opportunity, but the Pursuit of Perfection Can Kill It
The feelings of grief can be harrowing, but over time, it can spark incredible ingenuity, strength, and the desire for a different life altogether. The pain associated with whatever type of grief was experienced is a constant reminder of what was. Putting it into a new light or changing the grief […]
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