We’re talking to a solo mom who wrote in real honest: should she try again with her son’s dad? We unpack trust after hurt, how healing changes what you want, and why “for the baby” is not a dating strategy. We keep it tender, tell the truth, and give some practical next steps. Plus, Chocolate Baby Storytime, cleanse life, and Lily the dog leaving sticky-note reminders like a tiny furry manager.

This one is warm, real, and rooted in wisdom. Pull up a chair.

✨ What You’ll Hear

• Naming hurt without living in it

• Signs of real change vs wishful thinking

• Co-parenting well even if romance is paused

• Why a no-dating season can be a reset for your soul

• What a rebuild plan should include if you try again

• A marriage quote that reframes starting over with the same person

• Community updates, Patreon goals, and how to get plugged in

📚 Resources & Links

Order the book:

👉 Father Yourself First

https://www.amazon.com/Father-Yourself-First-Everything-Deserves/dp/1400252555

Audiobook:

🎧 Listen to Glen read Father Yourself First wherever audiobooks are available.

Tour dates & signings:

📍 Follow @beleafmel for ATL, NYC, LA and more

https://www.instagram.com/beleafmel

Premarital Advantage:

💍 Questions and worksheets for dating, engaged, and newlyweds

https://howmarriedareyoupodcast.mykajabi.com/offers/VAbsx8N2

Saturday Men’s Group (Black men, 7 a.m. PT)

Join the Father Meet-Up on Zoom

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81971875325?pwd=cY3k96A8j1b0WMLPHF5ym0bNSNaRdj.1

Patreon Community:

🌿 Bonus convos and behind-the-scenes

www.patreon.com/HMAY

https://www.patreon.com/HMAY

💬 Join the Conversation

What boundary or practice helped you heal after a breakup? Drop it in the comments. Somebody needs your wisdom.

❤️ If This Helped You

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