Staying Connected with Your Child After Divorce - Lauren Reitsema

Lauren Reitsema experienced divorce first-hand when her parents separated after almost 20 years of marriage. Drawing from her own experience, Lauren will help parents and stepparents uncover common points of grief and loss for children after divorce. And, she’ll offer helpful advice for building a stronger blended family.
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[@tracystewart4628]

My daughter is about to be 29 and she's still not forgiven me for divorcing her father who was unfaithful to me for many years. She's about to have my first grandchild and she still is distant. I need a lot of prayers.

[@rafealrusdi5499]

Hi Tracy, I empatise what you must be going through.. I'm doing some research as well as getting into this space being a divorcee myself and into professional coaching but have not done any work in this space.. however, if you are willing to have an open discussion about it, I would appreciate it if you can share in private your story and it will help me get my scope for my work as well.. do reach out to me if you feel comfortable, thank you.. wishing you blessings and peace

[@LO1990LO]

How are things now? Iam sure she sees things differently now that she is a mama

[@hasensaurus]

It sounds like the daugther knows more about your situation than we would.

[@summerjones316_17]

Thank you for sharing this.

[@jenniferlee5871]

He said something like “ people think it might be easy to be in a step parent situation after divorce.” I was a destroyed child by all the bizarre circumstances of a bizarre divorce. Adulthood only clarified all the hurt and I’m still resentful and damaged.

[@rafealrusdi5499]

Hi, I empatise what you went through. My children went through since they were very young and seeing their parents remarry.. I am now trying to get into this healing process as I am a professional coach but have not gone into this space until I did some deep insights as far as what my children had to go through and furthermore what other divorced children.. so I would like to talk to you if you don't mind sharing your experience.. wishing you peace and blessings..

[@nbholladay]

Yes, yes, yes. "There's a lot of loss in divorce."

[@bethanytaylor7656]

Of course the kids need plenty of support but it’s not to be underestimated for adult children of divorcing parents. I feel like there are sparse resources for the pain I feel.

[@rafealrusdi5499]

Hi Bethany, I know what you mean, however do not know what you must be going through.. my children went through it when they were very young with me and their mum and I know its different with older adult children.. if you don't mind, I would like to get some insights from you as I am doing some research on this issue for my coaching profession.. I have been a professional coach but I am now thinking of going towards life/parenting coach with an emphasis on divorced children, so it would be very helpful for me if we can talk about this further via Zoom.. appreciate it.. reply to me here and I'll provide my email.. peace and blessings to you

[@mubarakakudrati4165]

I feel like I'm losing connection with my son. His father didn't allow me his custody. And religious customs also doesn't allow mother the custody. I feel like he's wiping me off his life. I dint want to leave him. But I couldn't stay any longer with man who tried to hit me

[@hasensaurus]

I`m sorry you`re going through this, it is hard and I feel about the same regarding my daughter. Men go through your situation a lot more than you think, you can reach out to a divorce group on it.