This enlightening episode dives deep into the often-overlooked legacy of parental divorce, especially as its effects linger and evolve into adulthood. Host Leah Hadley welcomes Kent Darcie, an expert on supporting adults with divorced parents, to unpack the complex emotional terrain adult children face—whether the divorce happened in childhood or as a "gray divorce" later in life. Kent shares insights from both personal and professional perspectives, examining issues like anger, fear, trust, and the unique challenges presented by parents’ late-life separations. He also introduces strategies for breaking the cycle of divorce and explores key themes from his book and upcoming releases.

Key Take Aways:

- Kent’s Journey: How his parents’ divorce shaped his life and led him to this important work.

- Core Challenges: The emotional fallout for adult children—unresolved anger, loss, father hunger, trust issues, and loyalty conflicts.

- Gray Divorce: Unique impacts when parents separate after children are grown, from support gaps to information overload and shifting family dynamics.

- Supporting Adult Children: How parents can avoid TMI, nurture healthy boundaries, and provide real emotional support—plus why it’s never too late to improve family relationships.

- Hope & Healing: The importance of community, faith, and intentional self-work in managing the legacy of divorce.

Resources Mentioned:

Kent Darcie’s website provides resources such as blogs, recommened podcasts and books for adults with divorced parents. https://abundanthopecounseling.com/ 

Books:

Choose a Better Path: Overcoming the Impact of Your Parents Divorce by Kent Darcie

Daughters of Divorce by Terry Gaspard

Home Will Never Be the Same Again by Carol Hughes & Bruce Fredenburg

Upcoming Book: Preparing to Say I Do When Parents Said I Don’t (Fall 2025)

Connect with Kent Darcie:

Email: [email protected]

IG: https://www.instagram.com/hope4acd/?hl=en 

Connect with Intentional Divorce Solutions:

IG: https://www.instagram.com/intentionaldivorcesolutions/ 

LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leahahadley/ 

YT: www.youtube.com/@IntentionalDivorceInsights 

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