Restored: Helping Children of Divorce
When your parents separate or divorce, it hurts. You feel alone and uncertain of how to deal with it all. If you feel that way, the Restored podcast is for you. On it, we feature expert interviews and stories that offer practical advice on how to cope and heal after the trauma of your parents' divorce or separation, so you can feel whole again and become the person you were born to be.
Restored: Helping Children of Divorce
#143: When Your Divorced Parent Dies: Grieving, Healing, & Closure | Ben
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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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