Comments on: Day 14: Divorce (30th Birthday Countdown)

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 14:05:41 +0000

Thanks, Robyn. But I might now confuse my own writing with dim sum…

By: Robyn

Robyn — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 23:20:30 +0000

I third the book suggestion. As my mom would say (usually about take-out, but still applicable) – these posts “hit the spot.” These are moving in a way that makes me appreciate you AND reflect on my own life in new ways.

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 17:21:23 +0000

Amanda – I like your reframe and imagine many a recent divorcee could really stand to hear that.
Lisa – thanks!

By: Lisa

Lisa — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 17:16:35 +0000

Wow, what a great post. Honestly when I first saw the title I thought you were going to talk about how difficult it was to be a child of divorce, splitting your time between two households each week, etc. Totally different perspective. Nice.

By: amanda

amanda — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 16:04:23 +0000

I, too, like the idea of a book!

And this is a great post. As a “child of divorce” – my parents’ experience (both good and bad) have brought a great deal to my life. As someone who got divorced and went through the process to finding someone who truly loves and values me (as I do him) – it’s amazing the journey takes. I think we look at marriages that end in divorce as failure but perhaps they are just relationships that run their course and train us for the next relationship.

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 14:49:12 +0000

Julie, thank you and I like the way you think. I actually had the same idea myself… Not sure what the next steps would be, but you might be one to talk to!

By: Julie

Julie — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 14:06:10 +0000

Jen,

These entries have been terribly moving and, I think, more thoughtful and reflective than most late-twenty-somethings could hope to be. You raise the bar. I really think a collection of these 30 entries would make a very impactful BOOK.