Episode 172: A Kid with Two Homes with Bella Duncan

Have you ever wondered what it’s like being a child of divorced parents? This week, Bella Duncan of a Kid With Two Homes joins me to share her experience as a child of divorce. She shares her experiences of divorce, separation, and family conflict. 

Bella is determined to make a change for the better. She has gone between two homes since her parents divorced when she was three years old.  Growing up in two homes, she experienced firsthand many of the issues children of divorce face as a young adults. I learned a lot from my conversation with Bella. She is so smart and insightful at such a young age. She is truly remarkable. 

Show Highlights

• Why Bella stresses the importance of communication skills between kids and their divorced parents (8:35)
• What high conflict means to a child of divorce and how it feels to be the child in the middle (12:47)
• “Being in the middle makes you feel like you are responsible for your parents’ conflict.” (15:52)
• Accepting your parents' divorce is an ongoing process and something you have to consistently work on, even as a young adult (22:47)
• A reminder that your child’s perspective about your divorce can be vastly different from your own (25:09)
• Why a child should never feel responsible or guilty about spending quality time with their parents (32:03)
• How parents can do better for children of divorce (39:18)

Learn more about Bella Duncan:

Bella is an empowered kid of divorce who is determined to make change for the better. Currently, at 23, Bella has recently completed a Bachelor of Law and a Bachelor of Psychology. Bella has gone between two homes since her parents divorced at age three. Growing up in two homes, she experienced firsthand many of the issues children of divorce face. As a young adult, she was inspired to provide a helpful resource to help kids of divorce feel seen, heard, and less alone.

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