A Teen's Perspective on Divorce During the Holidays

Published: Dec. 21, 2021, 5:30 p.m.

b"What\\u2019s it like to experience divorce as a kid?\\n\\nYou\\u2019ve heard from me. You\\u2019ve heard from experts. You\\u2019ve heard from survivors. \\n\\nWhat about the young ones caught in the throes of things they don\\u2019t understand. The ones who only know that Thanksgiving, and Christmas, and life, will never be the same again. \\n\\nDivorce through the eyes of a teen\\u2026my own daughter. \\n\\nThis episode is a spotlight on:\\n\\n- A honest report from a teen who had a close relationship with her abusive father \\n- How things changed, year over year, as separation turned into divorce and a \\u201cnew normal\\u201d\\n- The flaws in the idea that everything (traditions, joy, togetherness, fun) has been destroyed by divorce\\n- Why joint custody actually helped lessen the emotional burden of divorce\\n- The fact that every child\\u2019s experience is different and why it\\u2019s important to consider\\n- A really hopeful \\u201cfinish\\u201d to the story of my family (though it\\u2019s far from over)\\n\\nListen or download the transcript at flyingfreenow.com/150\\n\\nFREE: I'll send you the first chapter of my book, Is It Me? Making Sense of Your Confusing Marriage. Just hop on my mailing list at flyingfreesisterhood.com/free-download. (I will NEVER spam you or sell your information.)\\n\\nDesperate for real help and safe people who understand what you're going through? Find out about my online education and support program for women of faith at joinflyingfree.com\\n\\nAnd, if you are an already divorced Christian woman who wants to take back her life and get healthy, have amazing relationships, build a business or career, or even find a good man - check out joinflyinghigher.com"