BLOG
Coronavirus & C.S. Lewis: "How are we to live in an atomic age?"
This is the first point to be made: and the first action to be taken is to pull ourselves together. If we are all going to be destroyed by an atomic bomb, let that bomb when it comes find us doing sensible and human things—praying, working, teaching, reading, listening to music, bathing the children, playing tennis, chatting to our friends over a pint and a game of darts—not huddled together like frightened sheep and thinking about bombs. They may break our bodies (a microbe can do that) but they need not dominate our minds.
Seeing My Family Fall Apart Was a Very Real Loss
I was confused because I was upset that they separated, yet very few adults in my life checked to see how I was doing and some that did acted like it was normal. My guess is they were trying to downplay it to make me feel better, but it just made me wonder if there was something wrong with me that I was feeling so much about it. That also played into the loneliness I felt.
#012: Counseling: How It Works and Why It Helps | Dr. Julia Sadusky, PsyD
Counseling is a tool for healing. But how does it work? And will it actually help me?
We answer those questions and much more in this episode.
#011: I Thought My Parents’ Divorce Didn’t Affect Me | Jennifer Cox
Jen thought her parents’ divorce didn’t affect her - until her brokenness surfaced at 26 on a medical mission in Honduras.
Dear Fathers: What I wish my dad had known before he left
I became more and more frustrated with myself as I tried to trust and failed repeatedly. Why couldn’t I just have a little faith? Why was I sabotaging this relationship that was so precious to me? Why was I hurting the man I loved so much?
The answer that kept coming up and that I persistently dismissed was this: maybe it was because dad left.
#010: 5 Practical Tips to Cure Loneliness
Did you know that children of divorce are actually more prone to experience loneliness?
If you or someone you know struggles with loneliness, this episode is for you.
I Am So Lost and Hurt
Because I was so young I didn’t and still don’t know the main cause of my parents’ divorce other than the fact that they “didn’t get along anymore.”
I am so lost and hurt I feel I will never be okay. There’s so much more I could say about how this has hurt and impacted my life.
#009: A Retreat for Adult Children of Divorce | Dr. Daniel Meola, PhD
How did you find out that your parents were divorcing? Today’s guest, Dr. Daniel Meola, actually found out before his mom. Then, he called her to break the news.
#008: The Hardest Part of My Life | Miranda Rodriguez
What’s been the hardest part of your life? For Miranda, it has been navigating her parents’ divorce.
#007: 9 Common Struggles of Adult Children of Divorce - Part 3 | LeeAnne Abel
Part 3 of 3. When your parents separate or divorce, it hurts. It brings a lot of pain, problems, and struggles into your life. But what are some of those common struggles? That's the topic of today's show.
We discuss 9 common struggles that children of divorce typically face based on a survey of 350 adult children of divorce and some tactics to deal with them.
#006: 9 Common Struggles of Adult Children of Divorce - Part 2 | LeeAnne Abel
Part 2 of 3. When your parents separate or divorce, it hurts. It brings a lot of pain, problems, and struggles into your life. But what are some of those common struggles? That's the topic of today's show.
We discuss 9 common struggles that children of divorce typically face based on a survey of 350 adult children of divorce and some tactics to deal with them.
#005: 9 Common Struggles of Adult Children of Divorce - Part 1 | LeeAnne Abel
Part 1 of 3. When your parents separate or divorce, it hurts. It brings a lot of pain, problems, and struggles into your life. But what are some of those common struggles? That's the topic of today's show.
We discuss 9 common struggles that children of divorce typically face based on a survey of 350 adult children of divorce and some tactics to deal with them.
Report: 9 Common Struggles of 350 Adult Children of Divorce
This report was written by LeeAnne Abel. It explains the 9 common struggles that children of divorce typically face.
Dear Divorce
Dear divorce,
Thanks to you, I learned nothing on earth lasts as long as it should.
Dear divorce,
You spread the heinous lie that ‘happiness’ is on the other side of leaving, that it’s the only answer
You convinced them that ‘children are resilient;’ after all, we ‘want you to be happy.’
Dear divorce,
You taught me to trust no one, not even those who say ‘I love you’, not even myself.
#004: 7 Tips to Navigate the Holidays for Children of Divorce
The holidays are a challenging time for most children of divorced or separated parents. Most of us feel alone, lost, and uncertain of how to navigate the holidays with our broken families.
If you can relate, we made this episode for you. In it, we give 7 tips on how to navigate the holidays so you can enjoy them and hopefully, avoid all the drama.
#003: How Craving Wholeness Motivated Her to Heal | Beth Sri
Beth’s parents divorced when she was very young. However, she still remembers the cardboard boxes and feeling confused about her dad leaving.
Over the years, she saw her parents’ divorce impact her in various ways. She recalls looking for external approval, feeling lost, and the challenge of constantly navigating between two homes.
#002: How 70 Adult Children of Divorce Have Suffered | Leila Miller
When your parents separate or divorce, it hurts and you feel alone. You feel like nobody can understand what you are going through.
At Restored, we know how that feels. But we want you to know this: You’re actually not alone.
#001: How Restored Helps Children of Divorce
Are your parents divorced? Are they separated? Has that brought a lot of pain and problems into your life? Do you feel alone and unsure of how to deal with it all?
If you answered yes, the Restored podcast is for you.
Watching Your Family Die
When I found out my mom was cheating on my dad, two people told me “I know you are upset, but your mom is cheating on your dad, not on you.” Though well-intentioned, that comment did not help at all. When a loved one passes away, it is expected for you to mourn. Why shouldn’t it be the same when you are watching your family die?
I Just Want to Feel Healed
From 17-24 I slept around, did drugs, drank, smoked and treated women like sexual objects. My dad was a womanizer so I just followed suit. I hated God and was angry. I had this constant feeling of melancholia and I never understood why. I suppressed it and told myself I was stupid and a baby. I hated myself and still do sometimes.