Episode 47: SOLO PARENTING! Featuring Sam's estranged husband Ray

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This week on The Great Equalizer, Sam's potty mouth bites her in the ass, MAYDAY MAYDAY we're losing Charlene and... We chat SOLO PARENTING, putting Sam’s estranged husband @ray.herbst in the hotseat.

Because we’re a podcast that a) doesn’t man bash and b) hates to exclude anyone of any race, gender or creed, we decided to go behind enemy lines to include some more commentary from some of our favourite #raddads about their parenting experience. So Sam gives ol’ Ray the third degree about what it’s like to be the one who leaves their coparent to solo parent.

Guys, it makes for some interesting listening! We figured that the more we give our partners a platform (away from all the bitching we do about them) the more we come to understand why they say what they say or do what they do.

Solo parenting is DIFFICULT guys. There are so many variables at play and the juggle IS REAL. Not only are you one pair of hands short in the house, but as your children get older you need to manage their emotional needs as they come to terms with daddy (or mommy!) being away. It’s tough (maybe tougher?) for the one who’s left behind, but have we considered what it’s like for the one who leaves?

Listen to this episode to find out! The link, as always, is in our bio.

P.S. Charlene also reviews the @peoples_theatre production of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. If you’re curious to know more about it (and other kid-friendly theatre productions happening around town, please tune in!

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15 Nov 2019 English Explicit South Africa Kids & Family · Relationships

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