divorced dad support group -- Know any? - Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community

meembo · 07-12-2004, 09:05 AM

I'm a dad of two boys, 9 & 11, and I'm going through a divorce. I've been the stay-at-home parent for 11 years, and in February my Soon-To-Be-Ex started a very contested divorce. I've got the kids 50-50, and I'm seeking more -- my STBE is an attorney, but she has always traveled and socialized much more than mothered her kids.

I'm miserable. I would love to find a group in the Hartford, Connecticut area of dads like me -- dedicated dads who just want to be dads. Any suggestions? I seem to find myriads of groups that cater to moms, but not dads.

sexymama · 07-15-2004, 09:35 PM

I suggest calling your local Parents Anonymous. I used to coordinate volunteers for a chapter and it wasn't all about abusive parents. Even if they don't have a group for you, they may be able to point you in the right direction.

Hash_Browns · 07-15-2004, 10:18 PM

There's a firm out there called A.D.A.M. that supports father's in divorce cases. Let me see if I can find a link...don't know if it's a local thing or not...

http://www.divorcesource.com/MI/pages/mensdivorce.html

I guess it is local, but it says you can call for referals in your area. It's not a group rather a resource perhaps?

I'm sorry you are going through something like that with kids that age. I myself haven't had that problem and wouldn't wish it on anyone. Good luck to you and yours!

meembo · 07-16-2004, 03:31 AM

Thanks!

07-12-2004, 09:05 AM	#1 (permalink)
meembo Junkie Location: Connecticut	divorced dad support group -- Know any? I'm a dad of two boys, 9 & 11, and I'm going through a divorce. I've been the stay-at-home parent for 11 years, and in February my Soon-To-Be-Ex started a very contested divorce. I've got the kids 50-50, and I'm seeking more -- my STBE is an attorney, but she has always traveled and socialized much more than mothered her kids. I'm miserable. I would love to find a group in the Hartford, Connecticut area of dads like me -- dedicated dads who just want to be dads. Any suggestions? I seem to find myriads of groups that cater to moms, but not dads. __________________ less I say, smarter I am

07-15-2004, 09:35 PM	#2 (permalink)
sexymama My own person -- his by choice Location: Lebell's arms	I suggest calling your local Parents Anonymous. I used to coordinate volunteers for a chapter and it wasn't all about abusive parents. Even if they don't have a group for you, they may be able to point you in the right direction. __________________ If you can go deeply into lovemaking, the ego disappears. That is the beauty of lovemaking, that it is another source of a glimpse of god It's not about being perfect; it's about developing some skill at managing imperfection.

07-15-2004, 10:18 PM	#3 (permalink)
Hash_Browns Psycho Location: Right behind you...BOO!	There's a firm out there called A.D.A.M. that supports father's in divorce cases. Let me see if I can find a link...don't know if it's a local thing or not... http://www.divorcesource.com/MI/pages/mensdivorce.html I guess it is local, but it says you can call for referals in your area. It's not a group rather a resource perhaps? I'm sorry you are going through something like that with kids that age. I myself haven't had that problem and wouldn't wish it on anyone. Good luck to you and yours! __________________ Smile It makes people wonder what you're up too!

07-16-2004, 03:31 AM	#4 (permalink)
meembo Junkie Location: Connecticut	Thanks! __________________ less I say, smarter I am