Divorced Girl Smiling
Divorce With Teens Or Young Adults: What They Need From You
Published Aug 4, 2026 by Fabianna Laby, at Divorced Girl Smiling
Read the full article at Divorced Girl SmilingWhen parents decide to divorce, one of the most common assumptions I hear is, “At least the kids are older. They’ll be fine.” While teens and young adults may appear more independent than younger children, that doesn’t mean they are less affected by their parents’ divorce.
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