divorced
Sometimes a good divorce is better than a bad marriage.
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
Living with Divorced Parents
My parents got married when I was nine years old. I had a brother that was 14 at the time. My family all together was dysfunctional. My mother was kind and gentle. Both of my parents were using methamphetamine. It was a rough childhood. My parents fought and yelled. I even think my father cheated on my mom several times. By the end of fifth grade, my family was ready to dissolve. My mother had finally had enough. She told my father to leave after one fight not expecting for him to take me and my brother. I got dropped at a family friend's house where I stayed for 6 months. I returned to my mother only once during that time. The house was a mess, my mother was depressed, and she had even started dating.
By Lacey Micheels7 years ago in Families
A Split Between Two... Oh Wait
This one is for both parents and children who have experienced separation/divorce. See, I myself come from what some would call a "broken home". My parents split when I was young, I won’t go into detail about how it went down, but I will talk about the effects it has on a child and how it rolls into their adult life based of my own experiences. Sometimes there are signs these things are going to happen, parents constantly fighting, not many happy moments shared together towards the end and a lot of wondering where the other parent is. Children know and are more aware than you may think. They repeat the things they think are normal behavior, they hide the things they know they maybe should not have heard, it’s inevitable we can’t shelter kids from everything even though sometimes we think we are. So, I’m going to list the four things that stuck with me and I feel is the most important to remember within a newly separated home.
By Bailey (BayLee) Elease7 years ago in Families
