Fatherhood

My Child Support Story: Why I Failed to Pay Amanda Whitenburg for a Son She Wouldn’t Let Me Raise by John Alan Martinson Jr. is the raw, unfiltered account of one man’s battle against a child support system that many believe is designed to break men, especially fathers who want to be in their children’s lives. John Alan Martinson Jr. shares his personal journey of homelessness, crushing financial obligations, and a deep sense of injustice as he fought for the right to be a father while being systematically drained by a system that punishes men for circumstances often beyond their control.

There is no turning back once you step onto the path of fatherhood. It’s a transformative expedition filled with highs and lows, joys and challenges. The doubts and uncertainties that set in as soon as you learn you're going to be a father will intensify once the baby is born…However, remember that each step you take as a first-time dad is a meaningful stride. And right here, within this audiobook, you'll find a trusted companion to guide you through the uncharted territory of fatherhood.

The novelist Charles Bock was a reluctant parent, tagging along for the ride of fatherhood, obsessed primarily with his dream of a writing career. But when his daughter Lily was six months old, his wife, Diana, was diagnosed with a complex form of leukemia. Two and a half years later, when all treatments and therapies had been exhausted, Bock found himself a widower—devastated, drowning in medical bills, and saddled with a daunting responsibility. He had to nurture Lily and, somehow, maybe even heal himself.

No matter how mature someone is, there are moments in life where we are always searching for extra guidance, always searching for extra wisdom, always searching for more direction. To Be A Father Or Not To Be is the place to turn to. If you’re asking yourself why would I purchase this book? If you see greatness in yourself, this book is for you. This book is a guide to setting a standard and how to maintain it. The guide to setting a culture not only within your home but within yourself.

Strong Enough for a Man but Made for a Woman is a controversial analysis of great importance that many people intentionally ignore today. Three of which are the challenges in coparenting, child custody and support laws, and the Family Court System that is certainly capable of supporting fathers but is inherently designed for mothers, nonetheless. Through a series of real-life experiences, research, and the legalities of child support, the author examines the correlation between the narcissistic parent and the absent parent.