When Dads Fall Apart
What makes a good dad go bad?
My heart sunk a little yesterday when I learned that one of my fellow Cub Scout dads had been arrested for stalking his wife, from whom he was separated.
He had been trying to talk with her about their relationship, but things went from bad to worse when he started following her around town and making threats. She called the police and he's now charged with misdemeanor stalking.
It's weird to read bad things about people you know. My kids and I were just over at his house for a Cub Scout BBQ and all seemed fine.
But, of course, there is more to the story than what you read in the newspaper...
This man's wife had left not just him, but also her three young children. He was working long hours at his job while trying to cope with the new role of single dad. If that's not a source of stress, I don't know what is. Add alcohol to this frustrating mix and you have a recipe for disaster.
Thank God he didn't do something worse that would've taken him away from his kids forever. I can only hope that he can refocus his life toward his children and do what's best for them.
They need a dad more than he needs a wife.
My heart sunk a little yesterday when I learned that one of my fellow Cub Scout dads had been arrested for stalking his wife, from whom he was separated.
He had been trying to talk with her about their relationship, but things went from bad to worse when he started following her around town and making threats. She called the police and he's now charged with misdemeanor stalking.
It's weird to read bad things about people you know. My kids and I were just over at his house for a Cub Scout BBQ and all seemed fine.
But, of course, there is more to the story than what you read in the newspaper...
This man's wife had left not just him, but also her three young children. He was working long hours at his job while trying to cope with the new role of single dad. If that's not a source of stress, I don't know what is. Add alcohol to this frustrating mix and you have a recipe for disaster.
Thank God he didn't do something worse that would've taken him away from his kids forever. I can only hope that he can refocus his life toward his children and do what's best for them.
They need a dad more than he needs a wife.
Permalink posted by Phil at 9:42 AM
5 Comments:
I believe both overreacted. She could have just got a protection order against him which would have worked well and without the arrest being necessary.
The mother is the bigger criminal here. The guy wasn't right to make threats, but it sounds like this guy needs some support. Hopefully a judge will look at the full picture too.
What an unfortunate situation.
Sorry to hear this. But human become irrational when they're hurt. Anybody can do what he did. Hope he'll bounce back for the kids.
How Awful! I'll pray for this guy. It is so sad to hear of moms willing to throw their kids away!!!
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