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What She Needs

Post author:matthew
Post category:Personal Experience
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Post last modified:June 23, 2019

I was always taught that there are very few times when a grown man should cry – Funerals, and that sort, I suppose. My own personal list, however, of permissible…

Letter to My Supportive Partner

Post author:matthew
Post category:Personal Experience
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Post last modified:November 10, 2020

Having recently (within the last year or so) become a long distance parent, I've done some considerable reading on how best to maintain a relationship with my daughter and cope…

Sorry, Not Sorry

Post author:matthew
Post category:Personal Experience
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Post last modified:April 5, 2019

To Whom it Really Doesn't Concern, I'm sorry if you somehow felt uncomfortable that I smiled and said "hi" to your little girl while as we crossed paths the other…

Just another day at the office

Post author:matthew
Post category:Personal Experience
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Post last modified:May 5, 2019

"She's just 4 years old. Don't take it personally." This is what I'm often reminded, by my girlfriend, my mom and even myself, at least a few times per week. And deep…

Carrie, as a baby with dad

My Story of Parental Kidnapping and Parental Alienation

Post author:Carrie
Post category:Personal Experience
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Post last modified:January 7, 2021

Parental Kidnapping and alienation are, unfortunately, part of many long distance parenting stories. When one parent removes a child from the custody of another parent without permission, that's Parental kidnapping…

How do I Talk to My Child About Moving?

Post author:Carrie
Post category:How-Tos
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Post last modified:December 11, 2020

This is a common question from new long distance parents. You've agonized over the decision. Now you need to talk to your child about moving away. There is no one…