Tag Archives: step-parenting

My heart broke and I cant get him off my mind…

Posted on October 12, 2013 by Chaz

Has it really been 5 months since I last posted? How time flies… it has been a busy year. I was moved so deeply tonight and I can’t shake it. I haven’t blogged in a long time but it had … Continue reading →

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Raising Teens: Do you ever feel like puking?

Posted on March 4, 2013 by Chaz

Do feelings of being used by your teen ever leave you feel like puking? You love them from the bottom of your heart. You adore them. You celebrate their achievements, give them things you only dreamed of when U were … Continue reading →

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Fun?

Posted on December 30, 2012 by Chaz

Well a belated Merry Christmas and an early Happy New Year to everyone! I’ve been preoccupied with much lately… work, family, aging parents… the usual stuff. I have found myself becoming reflective over Christmas time. A time I mostly enjoy. … Continue reading →

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Community

Posted on September 30, 2012 by Chaz

Community is far more valuable… no, make that essential, than I ever gave it credit for. We are raising a couple of teens right now… my step kids. One is becoming very challenging in her behaviour. Very demanding and seemingly … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged al-anon, alcoholics anonymous, celebrate recovery, christian recovery, fathers, personal growth, positive thinking, recovery, step-parenting, twelve steps | 9 Comments

Every kid should get to go to the fair…

Posted on August 25, 2011 by Chaz

I took my step-son and his friend to our city’s annual fair today. My wife, who in her busy life does not relish the idea of the chaotic atmosphere of fairs, was grateful that I took on the task. My … Continue reading →

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Why 50?

Posted on July 15, 2011 by Chaz

In a conversation with my teenage daughter tonight, I found myself saying that I am looking forward to turning 50 in a few years. “Why 50 Dad”?, my daughter asked. I didn’t have an immediate answer. Now, a few hours … Continue reading →

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Dads, Step-Dads, lets take the subtle heat.

Posted on July 10, 2011 by Chaz

A shortfall I experience in our culture is that we Dads and Step-Dads often are not willing to take the subtle heat for our families. By subtle heat I mean the less conspicuous injustice and pain of everyday family life. … Continue reading →

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Doing away with woulda, coulda, shoulda

Posted on July 1, 2011 by Chaz

I experienced a new level of freedom when I began to learn to shake off thoughts of woulda, coulda, and shoulda. What are these anyway? I’ve come to the conclusion that they are expectations. Expectations that may never have been … Continue reading →

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The Everyday Sociopath

Posted on April 11, 2011 by Chaz

Sociopathic behaviour is not limited only to those who physically attack or kill their vicitms. In fact, the notion of extreme sociopaths serves as a smoke screen hindering us recognizing the more common, “Everyday Sociopath”. Through innumerable life experiences, I have met and interacted with … Continue reading →

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Does the messenger even matter?

Posted on March 27, 2011 by Chaz

I have learned so many things recently and in the past 10 years from people for whom I have a distaste. I have come to realize that the messenger delivering a piece of truth to me is often immaterial. In … Continue reading →

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