Heart in a Drawer

How adept are you at handling drama at the holidays? Wouldn't you love to have a drama-free holiday this year? Today we'll discuss what you can do to reduce the drama on Heart in a Drawer, the podcast for adult children of divorce.

What's the difference between being hurt and offended at the holidays? We'll dig into this topic today on Heart in a Drawer, the podcast for adult children of divorce.

Are you dealing with trauma at the holidays as an adult child of divorce? Whether the trauma is new or old, there is hope and healing for you in today’s podcast. Listen on Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts How Does Trauma Affect You at the Holidays? Our parents’ divorce is a traumatic event in our lives. ... Read more

Do you need relational reset as a child of divorce? Whether it’s with your parents, siblings, spouse or children, there is wisdom for you to apply in today’s podcast. Listen on Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Relational Reset I love Dr. Laurel Shaler’s down-to-earth advice in her book, Relational Reset, and I’ll be sharing tips for ... Read more

Have you tried forgiving what you can’t forget? That’s the topic of Lysa TerKeurst’s new book, and it’s the problem we’ll be discussing today on this episode of Heart in a Drawer, the podcast for adult children of divorce. Listen on Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Forgiving What You Can’t Forget Forgiveness is a tough assignment ... Read more

When I reflect on my journey as a child of divorce, the pain of annulment is one of the worst memories I have. I experienced more shame, rejection, betrayal and hurt due to the annulment, when I was already suffering from so much. If you have suffered in this rarely-discussed way, I have affirmation and hope for you in this podcast.

Episode 7: Heart in a Drawer is a podcast for adult children of divorce. Our topic today is fighting bitterness.

How can you handle loneliness in healthy ways as an adult child of divorce? We’ll address this important question in Episode 6 of Heart in a Drawer. Listen on Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Resources for You I encourage you to check out these resources for more help and encouragement. Note: I share Amazon affiliate links. ... Read more

How do you handle loneliness as an adult child of divorce? Have you ever considered that your loneliness now may be rooted in the losses you experienced at the time of your parents' divorce? These are the questions we'll be addressing in Episode 5 of Heart in a Drawer.

Episode 4: Heart in a Drawer Show Notes Attachment Styles Read the overview I mention on the Gottman Institute blog HERE, and you can take a quiz HERE to find out your attachment style. Your attachment style will affect all of your relationships, so it’s worth taking the time to learn about your unique style.