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The Pain Children Feel About Divorce But Can’t Say - Erica Komisar

Chris Williamson

Erica Komisar describes divorce for children as a psychological death within the family, where the loss of two parents who serve distinct functions shatters the illusion of a safe and stable nest. Children are born with an innate need to view their parents as perfect, omnipotent protectors capable o …