“A vast, unsoothable sense of loneliness”1 was my unwelcome companion for many years after my parents’ divorce. A deep sense of longing accompanied the loneliness, which I called “the wanting” when I was a child.
Tag: adult child of divorce
A few years ago I struggled with a thought-life problem about someone from my past. I hunted details online and became preoccupied with a slew of “What if…” questions.
In my previous post, I hinted at my childhood confusion in my view of men. Naturally curious, I wanted to know how relationships between the sexes worked. But my view was deeply damaged by my parents’ divorce.
Do you sense a kindred spirit with any person in the Bible? For me, that’s Joseph, son of Jacob, grandson of Isaac. He is my model of integrity in difficult situations.
Transition 1: Abandonment
My parents’ divorce ushered in many tough transitions in my childhood years. After much thought, I have grouped them in three categories: new responsibilities, new relationships, and new home life. Each area became a testing ground for my emotions, and I have gained much insight from looking back and making observations. Here is what I’ve learned.