GREAT READS Issue 814 · June 10, 2020

5 Things I Wish You Knew about Having Divorced Parents

I don'tmind talking about my parents, but it doesn’t mean I’m an entertainment center if you’re curious or bored

5 Things I Wish You Knew about Having Divorced Parents
I don’t mind talking about my parents, but it doesn’t mean I’m an entertainment center if you’re curious or bored

I don’t mind talking about my parents, but it doesn’t mean I’m an entertainment center if you’re curious or bored. Please understand that you’ve got to be close to me to ask personal questions! Imagine if we’re all sitting around schmoozing, and I asked you if your parents have a lot of disagreements — would you think that was appropriate? For some reason we become an address for questions, comments, and even other people’s divorce stories. Or, the opposite might happen: Someone will say the “D” word and then suddenly get all weirded out ’cuz I’m sitting there, and the other girls will give her nasty looks and kicks. You’re allowed to say the word divorce in front of me!

 

 

 

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