In this talk with self-proclaimed Sneaker Head Dad, Keith, we get into some of the difficulties of co-parenting amidst a divorce. He had a gnarly experience in the court system, which he says, leans heavily towards the mother's side. He loves his kids so much, and when his visitation rights were suspended, he was crushed. He shares what that was like and how after years of turmoil, he and his ex are civil, communicating, even vacationing, and spending the holidays as a family unit, albeit, a modern family. Lots of us will experience divorce, and probably all of us will witness at least someone close to us go through one. It's just the reality of today. In 2018 the statistics stated that your chances of uncoupling are about 39%, which doesn't count couples that have children out of marriage. The truth is lots of times, it's best to split, best for everyone. In Keith's experience, although it was rough in the process, he knows it was meant to be.
He also shares another experience that we are mostly all destine for…that of losing a parent. It's so heavy to think about. Eventually, we all must go. Keith was incredibly close to his mother, and she was present through all the hardships of the divorce. She was a key player in raising his three children. That was one of the hardest things he faced as an adult, and he shares some of the somewhat surprising effects it had in all of his relationships.
As far as his relationship with his children, he wants them to listen to him and make sure they all get good stable jobs. He's a little concerned with their lack of street smarts but reassures that they can stay with him as long as they need. And he's proud that he knows his daughters will choose well-dressed men, like himself.
