For the children

Re Vicki Homes on Divorce, March
In particular one paragraph: “Many who have gone through this (divorce) say that they believe death would be easier to deal with.” As one who has dealt with the death of my husband and the father of my three young children, I can tell you it is not easier. I raised my children alone, with the help of my dear church family and distant brothers and sisters and distant parents. When the parents divorce, at least there is still another parent to take the kids, to love them and guide them. I understand that issues in divorced families can go on and on but please remember, if only for the children's sake, that the other parent is not dead. You can still put your arms around him or her and ask about graduation or what college to go to. Dead and buried does bring a kind of closure, but it doesn't stop the hurt of wanting your other parent.