FIM 60: The Kids are Alright: Navigating Divorce and Peaceful Co-parenting with Julia Hoffman
Description
One of the biggest concerns for parents who are divorcing is the effect the divorce will have on their children. In fact, this concern can weigh so heavy, that sometimes it keeps individuals in marriages that are no longer healthy (and sometimes no longer safe), with the thought of, "Staying together is what's best for the kids".
On this week's episode, host Amanda Haro is joined by co-parenting coach Julia Hoffman and they share their positive experiences with co-parenting after divorce. They are open and honest about the challenges they faced during the restructuring of their families, but also about the growth and transformation they experienced as individuals.
They also talk about:
- How letting go of anger and resentment is key in creating a peaceful co-parenting relationship with your ex
- The societal stigma around divorce and the double standards surrounding women who choose to be away from their children part of the time in order to end an unhappy marriage
- Navigating the journey of self-discovery of being a queer woman while going through a divorce
- How to embrace the beauty of a blended family
- Keeping the co-parenting focus on what is best for the children
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Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
10:33 The beauty and pain of co-parenting after divorce
19:22 Mom guilt and other emotional challenges of co-parenting
29:47 I'm so much happier now than when I was married
38:53 Coming out to your kids
51:16 Speaking as adult children of divorce
56:33 Lightening questions