The Northwest Voice

Northwest Voice advice columnist Dwayne Ardis helps one reader get some requested help.  Do you have a question for Dad?  Click his photo below and see if he can help you, too:

"Hey, Dad,"

"Hi, I read your recent article and it hit home. I divorced my husband because of lack of respect, and just today, "I was told I would never get his respect." Of course, there's more to this story.  My question is, are there any single or divorced parenting groups available in Bakersfield besides those affiliated with churches?

Thank you,

“Troubled Mom"

Dear Troubled Mom,

A good marriage has to be built upon respect for it to last.  Respect must be earned and maintained.  When someone makes a mistake, we have to allow that person the opportunity to rebuild that respect for the relationship to recover.  It takes time and, if needed, some counseling.  I spent several hours on the phone trying to find a parent support group for you and to my surprise, I could only find one.  But one may be all it takes.  Please contact the Asgard Counseling Center at 661-205-1522.  Their address is in the phone book. You said you didn’t prefer a church group, but if the Asgard Counseling Center doesn’t work out for you, please reconsider a local church group.  Your kids are worth exploring every option that you have.
 

Good luck,

Dad