Making the decision
How to Make the Decision to be Away from Your Child
The most common question I see long distance parents ask is 'How do I make the decision?'. That question is usually actually two questions : The more emotional question of…
The Power of Positivity, and Forgiveness
About 6 months ago, I said to a friend that I could never forgive my ex for what she'd done. "I'm not Ghandi" I said, "...and I never will be".…
The Judgement of a Long Distance Mom
Three years ago my kids moved to another state across the country from me with their dad. The heartache of being apart from my children is obvious. The second hardest…
Surprise Long Distance Parent
Editor note : Being a long distance parent isn't usually something we anticipate when we have kids. Heck, sometimes even kids are a complete surprise. In this post, a father…
Desperate Mom Without Hope
I haven't been able to hold my two beautiful children for 4 months, ever since I left New Hampshire for Canada. This all started when I left my husband and…
Triage for the New Long Distance Parent
For the first time ever, you are a parent without your child. For the first time, you feel a million miles way from them, even if you are really only…