KENT, Wash., January 23, 2004 (PRIMEZONE) -- It takes work from all sides to make a marriage and a family unit work. When one parent is distant and inaccessible due to an addiction or mental disorder, it often throws everything off balance. For Steve, Sarah and their two young children, this is exactly the case. In Cary Hutchinson's new book, Diary of a Single Dad (now available through 1stBooks), Steve is left to maintain a healthy family atmosphere while his wife parties and battles her growing addictions.
Steve and Sarah are a seemingly happy couple with two young children, Britney and Justin. However, under the surface, tension is brewing. Steve works long hours to provide for the family, while Sarah works and parties all night, often sleeping through the day. When Sarah's behavior spins out of control, Steve is left to be both mother and father for his two kids.
A true story about the author's life, this book was written to reveal the common plights of a single father. Single mothers have dealt with such circumstances for years, and Hutchinson writes that both genders are riddled with harrowing situations. In this story he chronicles the breakdown of a marriage, the devastation of diseases such as bipolar disorder and alcoholism and the support system needed to give young kids the loving family they deserve.
Written as a source of inspiration for single parents, the book is also meant to be a wake-up call for parents with addictions. Diary of a Single Dad is a heart wrenching story of a crumbling family and an uplifting story of a parent's love.
Hutchinson is an author and consultant living in Seattle. He is a single father for his two children, ages 9 and 7. He wrote Diary of a Single Dad for his children to read when they are ready to learn about their family's past. Hutchinson is available for lectures and workshops about single fatherhood.
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