Episode 172: A Kid with Two Homes with Bella Duncan

Published: June 16, 2022, 4 a.m.

b"Have you ever wondered what it\\u2019s like being a child of divorced parents? This week, Bella Duncan of a Kid With Two Homes joins me to share her experience as a child of divorce. She shares her experiences of divorce, separation, and family conflict.\\xa0\\nBella is determined to make a change for the better. She has gone between two homes since her parents divorced when she was three years old.\\xa0Growing up in two homes, she experienced firsthand many of the issues children of divorce face as a young adults. I learned a lot from my conversation with Bella. She is so smart and insightful at such a young age. She is truly remarkable.\\xa0\\nShow Highlights\\n\\nWhy Bella stresses the importance of communication skills between kids and their divorced parents (8:35)\\n\\nWhat high conflict means to a child of divorce and how it feels to be the child in the middle (12:47)\\n\\n\\u201cBeing in the middle makes you feel like you are responsible for your parents\\u2019 conflict.\\u201d (15:52)\\n\\nAccepting your parents' divorce is an ongoing process and something you have to consistently work on, even as a young adult (22:47)\\n\\nA reminder that your child\\u2019s perspective about your divorce can be vastly different from your own (25:09)\\n\\nWhy a child should never feel responsible or guilty about spending quality time with their parents (32:03)\\n\\nHow parents can do better for children of divorce (39:18)\\n\\nLearn more about Bella Duncan:\\nBella is an empowered kid of divorce who is determined to make change for the better. Currently, at 23, Bella has recently completed a Bachelor of Law and a Bachelor of Psychology. Bella has gone between two homes since her parents divorced at age three. Growing up in two homes, she experienced firsthand many of the issues children of divorce face. As a young adult, she was inspired to provide a helpful resource to help kids of divorce feel seen, heard, and less alone.\\nResources & Links: Links and information may also be found at: https://kateanthony.com/podcast/a-kid-with-two-homes-with-bella-duncan/\\nSubmit your questions for a future Q&A episode!A Kid with Two Homes Bella\\u2019s Packing Instagram video postBella on Instagram"