Worcester entrepreneur authoring book on co-parenting, navigating family court system

August 18, 2026 - 10:58

The founder of a Worcester cannabis shop is writing a book that draws directly from his own difficult journey through co-parenting and the family court system. The entrepreneur, who prefers to keep the focus on the project rather than his business, says the idea came after years of frustration trying to maintain a healthy relationship with his children while dealing with legal hurdles.

The book is not a legal manual, he explains, but more of a practical survival guide for parents who feel lost in the system. It covers topics like communication with an ex-partner, setting boundaries, and what to expect during custody hearings. He also shares personal stories of missed birthdays and tense exchanges, hoping that other parents can learn from his mistakes.

What makes the project stand out is his insistence on writing it in plain language. He says most advice on co-parenting comes from lawyers or therapists who use jargon that feels distant. His goal is to offer something that feels like a conversation with a friend who has been through it. The book also touches on how his work in the cannabis industry added extra scrutiny during his own court proceedings, a layer of complexity he did not anticipate.

The manuscript is still in progress, with no release date set yet. He plans to self-publish to keep the cost low for readers. A portion of the proceeds will go to a local nonprofit that supports single fathers. He hopes the book will start a wider conversation about how the system often pits parents against each other instead of focusing on the child's well-being. For now, he is writing early mornings before the dispensary opens, turning a painful chapter of his life into something useful for others.