Are you carrying invisible scars from your parents' divorce? Even if it happened when you were an adult, the impact could be undermining every relationship in your life without you realizing it. In this eye-opening episode, I sit down with Kent Darcy, an expert who's spent 20 years working with adults affected by parental divorce.
We uncover:
- Why you might be struggling with trust, anger, or fear of abandonment
- The surprising ways divorce affects adult children differently than young ones
- How to recognize if you're in denial about the impact of your parents' split
The Hidden Toll of Parental Divorce
Kent reveals why:
- Even "amicable" divorces can leave lasting scars
- Your parents' breakup may be sabotaging your own relationships
- Traditional advice often falls short for adult children of divorce
Breaking the Cycle: Practical Steps Forward
Discover how to:
- Acknowledge the impact and find support
- Set healthy boundaries with divorced parents
- Protect your own children from the fallout
But what truly sets this episode apart is Kent's raw honesty about his own 30-year journey of denial and healing. His story offers hope that change is possible, no matter how long you've been affected.
Whether you're navigating your parents' recent split or still grappling with childhood wounds, this discussion will equip you with the tools to build healthier relationships and break free from the invisible chains of divorce.
Are you ready to confront the hidden impact of your parents' divorce and create a new legacy for yourself and your family?
Tune in and discover how to heal the wounds you didn't even know you had – starting right now.
Guest Bio: Kent Darcie has spent over 20 years working with adult children of divorce. As a licensed counselor and author, he brings both professional expertise and personal experience to this sensitive topic.
Guest Links:
https://www.facebook.com/Hope4ADP
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEQLVRLdLSOAwhb4WtHiBRg?view_as=subscriber
Books Referenced in the Show
For Men Only, Revised and Updated Edition: A Straightforward Guide to the Inner Lives of Women
For Women Only, Revised and Updated Edition: What You Need to Know About the Inner Lives of Men
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