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Mentoring Through The Maze

Living With Grief and Guilt After Death and Divorce

Coles delivery truck with Matthew’s name on the cab, a personal reflection on living with guilt and grief.

TL;DR on Living With Grief and Guilt My son Matthew died at 24. About eighteen months after his death, I left my marriage of thirty-three years. While I have accepted Matthew’s death, there remains an empty place in our family that he would have filled. I feel that emptiness even on good days with my […]

Divorced Fathers and Grief: Rebuilding Fatherhood After Separation

Divorced Fathers and Grief. Father reflecting on rebuilding fatherhood after separation.

When Fatherhood Changes Shape and Love Learns New Forms of Presence Main Points Divorce doesn’t end fatherhood — it changes its shape. Many men grieve the loss of a daily connection with their children. This grief is often silent, mistaken for anger or emotional distance. Rebuilding fatherhood means redefining strength through consistency and emotional presence […]