Happy Father's Day, Faithful Spouse Dads! - Divorce Minister

Happy Father’s Day!

I know it is in vogue to rail against men these days. Dads are pictured as the problem for family life. What those depictions do is fail to acknowledge the amazing job so many dads do.

Over the years, I have run into some amazing men. They were the faithful partners trying to hold their family together despite the utter madness of their cheating wives. They were the rock for their children during truly tumultuous seas.

My hat is off to you, men!

I hope you found ways to enjoy your day (here in the USA). You are worth celebrating. So, I hope you did!

And to those of us who became faithful spouse dads in other ways–like through another marriage (me), adoption, or mentoring–I hope you joined me today in embracing and celebrating the joys of being a father, too!

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Happy Father's Day, Faithful Spouse Dads! - Divorce Minister