Published Author, Elizabeth Oates, joins Nicki and Beverley on the #ActionMadeMamas podcast. She brings hope to people fighting for their marriages, and also helps families manage divorce transitions.

In today’s episode she breaks down how divorce impacted her as a child and now she helps

[6:52] Elizabeth Oates introduction.

[12:16] Shares her story about being a foster parent and adopting her children.

[16:27] Shares her story about growing up with a single mom, and her relationship with an alcoholic and drug addict dad.

[23:00] How kids manage divorce.

[24:50] Should you stay together for kids?

[28:30] Resources for children on how to deal with divorce?

[34:45] How she works on her marriage with her husband.

About Elizabeth Oates:

Elizabeth is an author, blogger, and speaker whose family tree was plagued with generations of divorce, addiction, abuse, abandonment, and general dysfunction. Over the years, however, Elizabeth experienced God’s redemption and restoration. She now brings hope and healing to women experiencing the same brokenness she endured.

Elizabeth earned her B.A. from Baylor University and an M.A. from Dallas Theological Seminary with a focus in Marriage and Family Studies before writing three books:

* Dealing with Divorce: Finding Direction When Your Parents Split Up

* If You Could See as Jesus Sees: Inspiration for Hope, Joy, and Purpose

* Mending Broken Branches: When God Reclaims Your Dysfunctional Family Tree

While all of this sounds fancy, Elizabeth knows no matter how perfect our Instagram posts, no matter how Pinterest-worthy our homes—we all need Jesus. Today Elizabeth lives in Waco, Texas with her husband, Brandon, and their five children, including three biological and two they adopted through foster care. You can read more about Elizabeth at www.elizabethoates.com.