My story as a Child of Divorce

I am a child of divorce. I have been through my parents’ divorces in almost every stage of life. 4 times. Age 5, 18, 30 something x2 It was not fun at any age. Every broken relationship leaves a mark. First Divorce as a small child. My birth parents separated when I...
The Divorce Helpbook for Kids

The Divorce Helpbook for Kids

This book was written to help kids 8-12 process through some of the thoughts and questions that arise as their parents get divorced. There are examples and stories to help children understand they are not alone. The author, Cynthia MacGregor, walks through a set of...
When Mom and Dad Separate Book Review

When Mom and Dad Separate Book Review

This book was written by Marge Heegaard. The subtitle, Children can learn to cope with grief from Divorce, is the focus of the book. With space and prompts for children to draw their feelings, this book helps children through the thoughts and emotions that come as...

You are not defined by your parents

Oh Child of Divorce, You are not defined by your parents. Not by their actions, their successes or their mistakes. Maybe it is ironic that I greet as a child of divorce when it is your parents divorce that brings you to this place and I am actually calling you a child...