Tag Archives: Divorce

My Neurosis… or Psychosis?

Some days I wonder just how much my own personal neurosis lies within the realm of normal and how much is delusional. Am I neurotic or psychotic? I don’t hear voices. I don’t even talk to myself. I don’t think … Continue reading

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Cancellation of Sealing

Last week I received a letter from my ex-wife’s bishop stating the following: Dear Dadsprimalscream, I hope this letter finds you well. I love having your children and their mother in our ward. As you know, XXX is engaged to … Continue reading

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Marriage

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Child Custody: Near or Far?

I lost an enormous amount of money fighting my ex-wife’s move-away with our kids four years ago. Likewise, if I could mint the emotional energy and turmoil I expended in the long, drawn-out battle to keep my children nearby I … Continue reading

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Divorce Guilt

Anyone who is divorced with children knows exactly what I’m talking about. For those of you more fortunate among us who have never been tormented so, let me explain… Divorce Guilt doesn’t refer to feeling bad about what you may … Continue reading

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Is This The Hill I Want to Die On?

Anyone who is divorced and sharing custody of kids will probably agree with me that the first and most common question we are asked is, “Do you and your ex-wife get along?” or  its variation, “Did you and your ex-wife … Continue reading

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Is It Worth It?

One of my favorite bloggers Invictus Pilgrim recently posted a question from one of his readers.  I tried to comment on his blog but I think my comment was too long so I decided to answer here.  First, the original … Continue reading

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Divorced Father Dilemmas

So, I’m divorced and share custody of the kids.  In truth I get them about 30% of the year which isn’t enough, but much more time than most married fathers I know spend with their children.  So, I try to … Continue reading

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What I’m Doing Here

My kids are being raised to be religious fanatics and there’s not much I can do about it. Continue reading

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