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What happens when “kids first” turns into “everyone hurting”? We open season two with James, a close friend who tried to fix distance with proximity—moving his ex and their children sixteen houses down so he could be a present dad. The goal was simple: equal access, equal experiences, fewer excuses. The reality was messy: mirrored homes blurred lines, his current partner felt unseen, and a judge saw a man trying to live two lives at once. Then came the twist—after a frantic day where his ex took the kids, an attorney discovered James wasn’t actually divorced.
Together, we unpack the decisions that led here: why proximity can backfire, how generosity without boundaries becomes enabling, and what it takes to fight a custody battle without losing your mind or your money. James shares the paper trail he built, the $67,000 legal bill, and the strategy that forced a settlement. We talk about school choices, co-parenting rules, and the chess moves he made to stay consistent in his kids’ lives. We also sit with the harder truths—mental health, manipulation, and the quiet ways kids carry the weight of adult conflict.
More than a cautionary tale, this is a blueprint for doing better. We talk bright-line boundaries, preserving intimacy in a new relationship, and the difference between forgiveness and access. If you’re navigating divorce, blended families, or complex co-parenting, you’ll hear hard-won lessons on documentation, scheduling, and protecting your partner while showing up for your kids. Hit play, share with a friend who needs it, and if this conversation resonates, subscribe, leave a review, and tell us: where do you draw the line between supporting your children and enabling your ex?
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Host: StéphaneAlexandre
IG: @stephanealexandreofficial
Music by Liam Weisner
Sponsored by www.OnsiteLabs.net
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What happens when “kids first” turns into “everyone hurting”? We open season two with James, a close friend who tried to fix distance with proximity—moving his ex and their children sixteen houses down so he could be a present dad. The goal was simple: equal access, equal experiences, fewer excuses. The reality was messy: mirrored homes blurred lines, his current partner felt unseen, and a judge saw a man trying to live two lives at once. Then came the twist—after a frantic day where his ex took the kids, an attorney discovered James wasn’t actually divorced.
Together, we unpack the decisions that led here: why proximity can backfire, how generosity without boundaries becomes enabling, and what it takes to fight a custody battle without losing your mind or your money. James shares the paper trail he built, the $67,000 legal bill, and the strategy that forced a settlement. We talk about school choices, co-parenting rules, and the chess moves he made to stay consistent in his kids’ lives. We also sit with the harder truths—mental health, manipulation, and the quiet ways kids carry the weight of adult conflict.
More than a cautionary tale, this is a blueprint for doing better. We talk bright-line boundaries, preserving intimacy in a new relationship, and the difference between forgiveness and access. If you’re navigating divorce, blended families, or complex co-parenting, you’ll hear hard-won lessons on documentation, scheduling, and protecting your partner while showing up for your kids. Hit play, share with a friend who needs it, and if this conversation resonates, subscribe, leave a review, and tell us: where do you draw the line between supporting your children and enabling your ex?
Support the show
Email us at [email protected]
Follow us on all Socials: Manhood Matters Podcast
If you need a place to be heard: https://groupsformen.mykajabi.com/a/2148156353/LYbBzz2U
Host: StéphaneAlexandre
IG: @stephanealexandreofficial
Music by Liam Weisner
Sponsored by www.OnsiteLabs.net
(833) 878-3323