The Force of Divorce
One half of all American children witness the breakup of a marriage. Unfortunately for my eighth-grade self, my parents decided to follow this trend. For them, the dissolution of their marriage meant that they wouldn’t be obligated to live together any longer. What it meant for my brother and I, however, was a life much drearier than two Christmases. Living through the two years since has presented challenges most teenagers never face. The experiences that ensued allowed me to develop healthy coping mechanisms and skills that I wish to pass on to all individuals affected by divorce; the definition of divorce is different for all, but our strength must remain unwavering.