I think divorce comes with its challenges for kids at any life stage. My parents divorced when I was two years old, so I never really knew a life with them together. I never thought about this idea that one would need to forge new, independent relationships with each parent if the divorced happened when the child was already independent. Eye-opening. And how wonderful that you had that special trip with your dad.
That’s really true. I’ve always felt like it was better that my parents stayed together for the kids, even though it kinda made my childhood seem like a sham. I had them together in my formative years which really matters, I think.
Lovely!
Thank you, Virginia!! I love seeing you here. I'm waiting for your next novel. I still think about Haven Point sometimes. :)))) xo
I think divorce comes with its challenges for kids at any life stage. My parents divorced when I was two years old, so I never really knew a life with them together. I never thought about this idea that one would need to forge new, independent relationships with each parent if the divorced happened when the child was already independent. Eye-opening. And how wonderful that you had that special trip with your dad.
That’s really true. I’ve always felt like it was better that my parents stayed together for the kids, even though it kinda made my childhood seem like a sham. I had them together in my formative years which really matters, I think.
My parents divorced when I left for college. I feel this deeply.
I Mrs so hard and it’s also embarrassing that you’re crying about your parents divorce when you’re older and on your own. ;)))
What a special trip in so many ways!! ❤️
Right?! It felt really nice. ;)
Wonderful article. My brother and sister in law divorced After about 36 years. It affected their three children immensely.
It’s really hard at any age. I think when you’re older you really become caretakers of your parents. ESP if one of them is alone.
This is a beautiful essay! I'm so glad that your dad could be with you and see you shine, and that you could connect in the car.
Loved this!