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EPISODE · Feb 20, 2026 · 20 MIN

BRUTAL TRUTH: Divorce & Custody as a Dad | Proving Your Worth in a Rigged System

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The Angry Dad opens the episode with sponsor reads for Everyday Fit Life nutrition/workout programs (30/60/90-day plans, Lean Body and Strong Body paths, 20% off with code ANGRYDAD) and MaxPerformanceForYou.com peptides (BPC-157, TB-500, 10% off with code ANGRYDAD). He then shares his experience as a single father going through divorce and child custody in California, describing how the court system felt one-sided against men and how his appearance (tattoos, being tall) led to negative assumptions that he had to repeatedly disprove. He talks about limited visitation early on, the emotional toll of being separated from his kids, the pressure of supporting two households, and constantly having to “prove” he was a capable parent while trying to stay calm to avoid being labeled the bad guy. He emphasizes that he only wanted 50/50 custody, paid child support, kept going back to court, and eventually gained custody and raised his kids full-time while working and handling all parenting responsibilities. The episode centers on learning to cope with emotions, recognizing personal value, and believing that good fathers are foundational and should not be devalued; he says he’s now happily remarried and grateful he pushed through the struggles. He closes with where to find the podcast across platforms, asks for ratings/reviews/subscribes, and promotes the Inner Circle Podcast Network.Article: https://angrydadpodcast.blogspot.com/2026/02/navigating-fatherhood-and-divorce.htmlAngry Dad Links https://lnk.bio/angrydadpodcast Inner Circle Podcast NetworkInstagram @innercirclepn https://www.instagram.com/innercirclepn/Twitter @InnerCirlcePN https://www.innercirclepn.comWebsite https://www.innercirclepn.com Support the Angry Dad Podcast Want to support the Angry Dad? Join my Supporters Club and help keep the show going! 👉 Join here The Sponsor of Angry Dad Podcast Everyday Fit Life  https://everydayfitlife.myshopify.com 20% Discount (AngryDad) Max Performance Peptide https://www.maxperformance4you.com  10% off (AngryDad) #AngryDadPodcast #AngryDad #Motivation

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