The Divorced Dad Diaries

After almost a year away, The Divorced Dad Diaries is back. Sometimes stepping back is part of moving forward. This episode reflects on why I stepped away, what changed, and why it felt important to come back now. For more episodes and resources, visit my website or connect with me on social media. Let's journey through this together, one step at a time. Please feel free to reach me at TheDivorced...

This week, on The Divorce Dad Diaries, I delve into the often-overlooked bargaining stage of divorce. With personal insights and anecdotes, I discuss the emotions and mental negotiations that occur during this phase. I also try to share strategies to break free from the bargaining mindset, emphasizing the importance of acceptance and focusing on the future. Discover how to transform "what ifs" int...

Welcome back to a new episode of The Divorced Dad Diaries!.   After a brief hiatus, I am happy to return with you all. In this episode, I delve into the anger stage of divorce, the phase that follows denial. Let's explore how anger surfaces when the reality of divorce sets in, sparking intense emotions and potential conflicts. I shares personal anecdotes and practical advice on managing this tumul...

In this week’s episode of The Divorce Dad Diaries, we guide listeners through the "denial" phase–often the first stage experienced during the divorce process. We try to highlight the diverse elements of denial and provide a compassionate perspective drawn from my own personal experiences, helping listeners understand how denial can manifest both pre and post-divorce Please feel free to reach me at...

It is already this time of year!  This week, on The Divorced Dad Diaries, I am of course talking about the holidays and how to try to navigate through them.  It is not always an easy time, but hopefully everyone can enjoy some time with the ones they love. A very Merry Christmas and Happy New year to everyone! :) Please feel free to reach me at TheDivorcedDadDiaries@gmail.com for any comments, or...

This week on The Divorced Dad Diaries, I will talk about the  grief during divorce.    A person going through a divorce will go through a grieving process resembling the five stages of grieving death (denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance). Those 5 stages are often defined as a sequence of steps that one must get through in order to heal from a divorce. The next 5 episodes will be...

This week on The Divorced Dad Diaries, I discussed Divorce and Gaslighting.  A word that has been used and re-used in all situations, and for many different reasons.  But what does it mean...  I mean, what does it really mean?  And why is it so overused these days? Please feel free to reach me at TheDivorcedDadDiaries@gmail.com for any comments, or questions or to share your stories! Or on Instagr...

This week on The Divorced Dad Diaries, I talk about how how stressful divorce is compared to other life events.  We get time off at work for a multitude of reasons and life events, but nothing yet when it comes to divorce.  Why is that, and is that fair? Please feel free to reach me at TheDivorcedDadDiaries@gmail.com for any comments, or questions or to share your stories! Or on Instagram @TheDivo...

Happy New Year 2023 to all! :) This week on The Divorced Dad Diaries, I try give my perspective on the best way to go forward when things are stalling.  How do I file for divorce?  Should I serve the papers and how do I do that?  A few questions that are not that obvious when you realize there has been no progress for a while, and nothing seems to change! Please feel free to reach me at TheDivorce...

Happy Holidays to all! :) This week on The Divorced Dad Diaries, I talk about what I can or should or should not talk about with my kids.   They might have a lo of questions or concerns about the divorce, about their parents and the situation.  It can sometime make things a bit tricky! Please feel free to reach me at TheDivorcedDadDiaries@gmail.com for any comments, or questions or to share your s...

This week on The Divorced Dad Diaries, I share with you all some of the very interesting discussions I had with my son, while enjoying the hot tub during our Thanksgiving weekend.     Please feel free to reach me at TheDivorcedDadDiaries@gmail.com for any comments, or questions or to share your stories! Or on Instagram @TheDivorcedDadDiaries You can also visit www. TheDivorcedDadDiaries.com for mo...

This week on The Divorced Dad Diaries, I talk about the moment when you know it is over, the moment when you know it's time.  Time to make a move, to leave, to get a separation or get divorced.  Do we ever really know? Please feel free to reach me at TheDivorcedDadDiaries@gmail.com for any comments, or questions or to share your stories! Or on Instagram @TheDivorcedDadDiaries You can also visit ww...

This week on The Divorced Dad Diaries, I am reflecting on the past 6 years while cleaning & sweeping my old place, getting ready to move into my new apartment and start a new chapter in my life.  A lot of emotions and harder than I thought to let go, but definitely time to move on, and looking forward to what is to come. Please feel free to reach me at TheDivorcedDadDiaries@gmail.com for any comme...

It been a while since my last episode, but I haven't forgotten about you all!  Summer vacations, moving and work all kept me especially busy :) That said, this week, on The Divorced Dad Diaries, I am talking about money once again.  And how you might want this that at the end it's all about the number, and how much you get from your spouse, while you should think about the impact of trying to "tak...

Divorce is hard.  For us, but also for our kids.  We all love our children.  We want to see them as much as we can, and we want them enjoy the time they spend with us. Have we ever stopped and think though, do they enjoy coming over, spending time with us, or are they doing it just out of guilt? Please feel free to reach me at TheDivorcedDadDiaries@gmail.com for any comments, or questions or to sh...

In this week's episode, we start with a famous quote from our friend Benjamin Franklin mentioning the two certainties in life... Death and Taxes! I'll try to stay positive and keep the topic of death for another time, but since it is tax season, I thought I'd stop and reflect on divorce and various decisions you might make which, at the end, may have huge tax implications. Please feel free to reac...

A divorce can be very expensive, but what if you could go back in time and have more money and less problems?  This week we talk about money and direct (and indirect) cost of divorce, and of course, a few statistics to support all this!  Please feel free to reach me at TheDivorcedDadDiaries@gmail.com for any comments, or questions or to share your stories! Or on Instagram @TheDivorcedDadDiaries Yo...

My first episode of the year, and hoping everyone is ready for another great one! This week, I ask myself...  What if...  What if I never got divorced?  How would my life be?  Better? Worst? It's a tough question to ask, and even tougher to answer!  But I was curious to see if I could answer it! Please feel free to reach me at TheDivorcedDadDiaries@gmail.com for any comments, or questions or to sh...

Happy Holidays to all the Divorced Dad Diaries listeners! In this episode, I talk about how to navigate through the holidays, scheduling, gifts and of course, some of my best gift ideas :) I hope you all enjoy the episode and looking forward to hear from you all, and also to the new year coming very quickly! Please feel free to reach me at TheDivorcedDadDiaries@gmail.com for any comments, or quest...

Am I too old to start over?  Or to be happy?  It's a tough question to ask yourself when you have been in a relationship or marriage for a long time.  Once you hit a certain age, you often ask yourself, am I too old to do this? This week in The Divorced Dad Diaries, we try to figure out if there's such a thing as too old to start a new life and be happy! Please feel free to reach me at TheDivorced...

In this episode of The Divorced Dad Diaries,I talk about Wedding anniversaries, my wedding anniversary, and what to do on those days.  How do I feel?  Happy, sad or just a day I want to forget?  What to do on that day?  Or what not to do! Please feel free to reach me at TheDivorcedDadDiaries@gmail.com for any comments, or questions or to share your stories! Or on Instagram @TheDivorcedDadDiaries Y...

In this episode of The Divorced Dad Diaries, we talk about narcissists and what it means… It seems that we talk about it more and more these days.  Let's talk about how it is used and misused at times. I asked myself that question…. Am I a narcissist? Please feel free to reach me at TheDivorcedDadDiaries@gmail.com for any comments, or questions or to share your stories! Or on Instagram @TheDivorce...

In this episode, I talk about what it is like the Day After you have the talk, and decide to move forward with your separation or divorce.  It is a scary moment, and a lot of unknown, but also a chance for a new beginning. Please feel free to reach me at TheDivorcedDadDiaries@gmail.com for any comments, or questions or to share your stories! Or on Instagram @TheDivorcedDadDiaries You can also visi...

This year, I had a pretty quiet Father's Day.  But at the same time, it was one of the best one I had.  Being a parent is not easy, but sometimes, you need that little boost to make you feel better. That is what I'll be sharing with you this week...  And I hope it makes you think and inspire you a little bit...  All I can say is hang in there, you're doing a great job! :) Please feel free to reach...

This week, I have the pleasure of having Bruce Mclaughlin, author of the book He said, She S.A.I.D., and then he went to jail.  We talk about his incredible story, his book, and also talk about what divorce and custody battle can do to a family. Part memoir, part thriller, and part horror story, He Said, She S.A.I.D., retells the story of one man’s arrest, trial, conviction, escape attempt, and 4-...