#143: When Your Divorced Parent Dies: Grieving, Healing, & Closure | Ben
Update: 2025-02-25
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After a relapse into alcoholism, Ben’s mom left him, his family, and the country for years when he was just 5 years old. When she returned, he struggled in his relationship with her but placed proper boundaries and found some resolution. But his mom’s death in Ben’s late 20s brought new pain.
In this episode, you’ll hear his wild story, plus:
- The resolution he experienced with his mom and an unexpected tactic that’s helped him heal after his mom’s death
- The place of justice, mercy, and blame after your parents’ divorce
- How he was skeptical of marriage and what taught him that a good family is possible
If you’re struggle in your relationship with mom or a parent died without you resolving things with them, this episode is for you.
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