divorced
Sometimes a good divorce is better than a bad marriage.
Kidless Christmas
As Christmas Eve 2018 comes to a close, I'm sincerely missing my boy. I recently lost custody of him after 8 months of court and attempting to represent myself in a trial. Due to my mental health issues in the past, the judge ruled that he return to my emotionless ex in another state. He left less than 24 hours after the judge made her decision, and we had our Christmas with him during that time.
By The Bipolar (2) Boss Chick7 years ago in Families
Me and the Ex
When you get into any new relationship, there is baggage. Every person has it whether they want to admit it or not. And when you get into a relationship with someone who has been married before and/or has children, you are taking on a fair bit of baggage. That's not always a bad thing.
By Samantha Reid7 years ago in Families
Take It or Break It?
I wondered if I had anything to do with the divorce. I suspected she fancied me even though I was 21 and she was 43. The notions, if they were present, she never acted upon, at least not with me, maybe alone with her pleasure wand while the family slept. Either way there was something there that couldn't keep her kept. I didn't think I was the cause of the split, just maybe her attraction to me exposed their flaws, and made her quit.
By Mr. KUTZKY7 years ago in Families
I Grew Up on a Fence
I grew up on a fence. Of right and wrong, of religion and none, and of celebrating things and abstaining from them, simultaneously. One house where I had to be extra careful not to upset the dragon and the other where I had to be extra cautious not to let my secrets be known. In both, I had to pretend I was not trying desperately to let people see/not see the pain and shame I wore like a uniform.
By Tiffany Brandon7 years ago in Families
Family Views
Growing up with divorced parents can cause some gaps in how things were between your parents. One parent says they tried to be there while the other, which is usually the one with sole custody, claims otherwise. When you have siblings that come from each parents' new relationships you start to feel pushed out and alone. Add to that the ten year age gap between the siblings and yourself and you start to have vastly different views on how each parent was. For instance, on parent may have barely been in your life for one reason or another and while you and your parent know this to be fact, the sibling may see it differently. This difference in views can often lead to conflict in that the child of that distant parent may feel offended especially if that parent was amazing to their child.
By Tony Campbell7 years ago in Families
The Best Gift He Gave Me Was Leaving
When you marry someone, you don’t think of an end other than “til death do you part.” You see forever, you see the one, you see the both of you growing together, having kids, buying a house, traveling the world, and growing old. For me, that was not how it worked out. For me, my husband did not want forever, he just wanted for now.
By Jessica Smith7 years ago in Families
The Effects of Divorce on Children
Abstract Divorce is a destructive aspect of society which is having a widespread effect on today's cultural development. Victims of divorce, including children, parents, and friendships all suffer as a result of the marital vows that are broken and ripped in two. Psychological disorders never seen in such a rise have statistically grown among younger individuals fighting for a chance to succeed in their personal lives and careers. Relationships have suffered as teenagers feel the need to rush into romantic relationships, afraid that their partner will leave. Divorce is a ladder a majority of children are forced to climb in marriages today, with each stage driving them to the limit. Even the “I love you's” from step-siblings and step-parents become a routine instead of the beloved sign of commitment within a stable household of committed individuals. Without stability, or anyone to lean on, children reach out to anyone for help—even people who are out to harm them. In many cases, drug abuse, suicides, and delinquent behavior have been recorded behaviors shown in children within divorce cases. Studies have been conducted to explore the consequences of divorce on children, and research has shown that not only does divorce affect children, but the behavior of parents towards each other often plays an extraordinary role in the future of their children's lives. Ultimately, the way the law handles divorce must be drastically improved by implementing researched based, recommended changes to better develop a new and healthy generation.
By Analyn Foust7 years ago in Families
'GoT' Ironies
Frustrated is the word that pops in my head when I think about living hand over fist. I could say we’ve all been there but that isn’t exactly the truth. Most people in this world will never understand what it means to live this way. And while many are living this way, there is still someone out there miles away or minutes away that have it worse.
By LaLa Magnoliagyrl7 years ago in Families
The Good, Bad, and the Ugly
When you say your "I do's" or "Till death do us part" and start a family not in a million years would you think this marriage wouldn’t last. The hardest part was trying to hold it together to co-parent our three minor children. My ex moved back to New York and I remained in Texas with the kids while the divorce was coming along. I remember the judge telling me that I was being too gracious in asking for joint custody. If I had it my way I would've filed for sole custody, but I had to realize that it wasn't about me. He may have sucked as a husband, but he is a great father to the kids and in the end that's what really matters.
By Tania Gonzales7 years ago in Families
