One of the realities of many separated and divorced or otherwise single parent families is that there is often “sides.” Children feel like they need to take sides (or avoid taking sides) between parents and families and we single parents may feel like we are definitely on one side or the other. As we heal, recover and move on, however, we may find that our circumstance calls on us to play more a facilitator role and bring diverging sides together. I have mixed feelings personally about finding myself playing the role of facilitator in my family situation. Part of me … Continue reading →