Bridges of Two Homes: Working through family divorce

In "Bridges of Two Homes: Working through family divorce," siblings Liam and Grace face the challenge of living in two separate homes after their parents' divorce. They each struggle with missing one parent while staying with the other and find it difficult to express these emotions without feeling like they're upsetting someone. Their journey toward healing begins when their mother introduces them to Dr. Z, an art therapist who helps children use creativity to process and communicate feelings. Through exercises like painting their emotions, making "worry boxes," and building a symbolic bridge between their two homes, Liam and Grace learn that art can give voice to feelings that are hard to say out loud. Dr. Z also teaches the family important "Listening Rules"-to speak without blaming and to take turns listening-which the family practices together. As the siblings grow more confident, they use their new tools-art, words, worry boxes, and a traffic-light card to signal when they're ready to talk or need a break-to share their feelings safely with both parents. Their parents respond with understanding, promising not to react with anger or force them to choose sides. Over time, Liam and Grace feel braver and more connected to both parents, and they showcase their symbolic bridge at a community event, proud of how far they've come. The story emphasizes that even though living in two homes can be hard, creative expression, honest communication, and supportive listening can help families build real bridges of understanding and resilience after divorce.

Pagina's: 83, Paperback, Independently published