In this episode of About the Author, host Hannah Harris speaks with counselor, author, and ministry founder Kent Darcie about the growing phenomenon known as gray divorce—when parents choose to divorce after their children are already grown. Kent explains what distinguishes gray divorce from earlier-life divorce and why its emotional impact on adult children is often misunderstood and underestimated.

Through real-life examples and professional insight, Kent explores how gray divorce can disrupt family identity, strain relationships across generations, intensify loyalty conflicts, and introduce doubt into adults’ views of marriage, faith, and stability. He also addresses the lack of support adult children often face, the burden of navigating new family dynamics, and the importance of boundaries, truth, and intentional healing. This conversation offers clarity and perspective for adults seeking to understand the ripple effects of late-life divorce—and reassurance that their parents’ choices do not have to define their own future.

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