Divorce Stories

Kristin: A One-year-old Son and an Unexpected Divorce

Betsy Kelly Season 1 Episode 5

If you have young children and are contemplating or experiencing divorce, or if you’re working to integrate a new step-parent, this episode is for you. Kristin Little, Author of No More Us: Navigating a Divorce or Separation You Didn't Want, was still breastfeeding her son when she learned that her husband wanted to divorce. In this conversation, she shares what it felt like to divorce with such a young child and the things that worked and didn’t in establishing a coparenting relationship.  She reflects on the experience of her coparent bringing a new partner into their dynamic, and the impact of divorce on her son.  She discusses the emotional challenges of divorce and the importance of communication. Kris emphasizes the need for respect and boundaries in co-parenting relationships, especially when new partners are involved. She also highlights the benefits of collaborative divorce and offers advice for parents facing similar situations.

  • If you want to learn more about Kristin's work as a therapist, author, and coparenting coach, find her website here!
  • If you're starting your divorce journey and need help deciding what professionals to bring onto your team, find my Cheatsheet of Divorce Professionals HERE.