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Dear Jon Gosselin, I Can Relate

Posted on September 9th, 2009 | 25 comments

Jon Gosselin recently talked to ABC News about things that led to his divorce. For one, Jon said he got tired of Kate Gosselin talking down to him and berating him. Jon said he finally took a stand for himself and stood up to her, knowing it might lead to divorce.
To which I say to [...]

Jon and Kate Gosselin – Is it Fair to Blog About Them?

Posted on August 26th, 2009 | 22 comments

After I was interviewed and quoted by CNN for a single dad’s opinion about Jon and Kate Gosselin, I asked and answered this question on my blog: where do Jon and Kate live? In denial.
My feeling was that Jon and Kate hadn’t even started processing the painful junk from their divorce, and it served no [...]

Jon and Kate – CNN Update

Posted on August 4th, 2009 | 10 comments

CNN interviewed Dad’s House author David Mott on August 4, 2009 for a single dad’s take on Jon and Kate Gosselin’s divorce and reality TV show (that link goes to CNN).
Here are my latest thoughts on the new season of Jon and Kate Plus 8, as the Gosselin’s continue filming the show even though they [...]

Jon and Kate Gosselin are Separating

Posted on June 23rd, 2009 | 26 comments

Jon and Kate Gosselin announced they are separating and have initiated legal proceedings. On the June 22, 2009 episode of their reality show, Jon & Kate Plus 8, they shared their feelings about their impending divorce.
I have to say, as a divorced dad, I could relate to their pain. Divorce was the hardest thing I [...]