I couldn’t believe it. My mom and dad got divorced. I was left feeling even more confused than before. At the same time, I felt a sense of relief because the constant battles were over, but I also felt empty. It was like being abandoned by a parent who’s still alive because of things that just happened. I felt powerless, and everything seemed out of my control. Going to my dad’s house felt really good, but when it was time to go back to mom’s house, I felt an unsettling, often nauseous sensation in my stomach, like butterflies but more intense and persistent