Author Description

Divorce is hard. It impacts people in different ways. As a kid, you feel all kinds of feelings while watching your parents separate. How can young kids navigate two homes, stepparents, and a new schedule? Raya, a middle schooler and older sister, went through her parent's divorce and wondered why there weren't more books or resources for kids like her. She decided to write this workbook to fill that need and ensure kids like her didn't feel left behind or alone. The Silence of Separation: A Kid's Guide to Divorce is Raya's guide for kids by a kid. Readers can enjoy resources such as: Actionable tools, mediation, and activities Real stories and interviews from kids Extra space to record thoughts or draw Research to help children and adults better understand divorce This book might not magically change your family but it will help you develop skills to handle an otherwise difficult situation. Children, parents, and friends can use this guide to ensure children are heard, supported, and nurtured.