16: Post-Divorce Kids' Estrangement

Post-divorce kids’ estrangement is widely prevalent and may continue for many years. A recent conversation with a dad was heart breaking as he lamented the loss of relationship with his kids. Like many, the divorce wasn’t amicable, and the kids chose to side with the mom.

 My purpose today is two-fold.

 ·       Advocate for the kids no matter the custody arrangements.

·       Encourage the estranged parent to maintain hope.

 Divorce is difficult enough without blabbing to the kids about all the faults of one another. And yet this estrangement is often encouraged by one parent and their family. 

 If you’re facing estranged relationships with your kids amid or post-divorce, listen in for encouragement and strategies to maintain a presence.

  Find the full transcript for this episode plus resources for women at Estrangement: Turning Pain into Peace at beckykolb.com/16.

Becky Kolb helps people with estranged relationships find peace and the ability to move forward from guilt & shame, learn to live with the relationship as it is, overcome a shredded self-esteem and develop boundaries and non-negotiables for healthy relationships. And the result is living your passion and purpose! Contact Becky at www.beckykolb.com/contact