Eleven months after the divorce, Mark and his ex switched to the new 2-2-5 parenting schedule, and Mark is still figuring out how well the new schedule is working for him and the kids. Mark also realized that the pet birds he was stuck with and is caring for are a vestige of taking care of his ex, which is not something he wants to keep doing. Mark is grateful that his kids are doing so well, and reflects on the incredible hidden blessings that resulted from his divorce. We also talk about our reasons for making these conversations available as a podcast, and our hopes for its impact.

Topics include:

• Adjusting to a new 2-2-5 parenting schedule
• Buying ourselves gifts
• Getting stuck with unwanted pets post-divorce
• Accepting times when kids miss the ex
• How recovering from the divorce is not the same as recovering from the marriage
• The benefit of reaching out for support throughout the post-divorce period

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