A sad depiction of divorce! This sun and child reveal sad faces. The child is being pulled in two directions between mom and dad. Note how the child seems closer to the mom and moms arm is much longer than dads. Does this indicate a stronger bond with mom, is mom more forceful or does the child want her to reach out? Regardless of the child’s thoughts both parents seem angry. 
#437, Pulled
This artwork captures the sentimental aspect of divorce. Each partner appears emotionally bewildered. Seemingly, they are sadly accepting their failed marriage. The paper has the word Divorce and a red X for each signature capturing the reality and simplicity of ending a loving relationship by just signing the form. These characters truly present the emotional burden of divorce. Divorce is difficult; the species matters not.
#436, Not such a happy family
Deviant Art: not such a happy family by mantislady
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The narrative for this character indicates the parents were too busy arguing over left over family matters and money – which really just stressed this child out even further. Home wasn’t a place he felt comfortable nor happy in, and those harsh, ringing words his parents would throw at each other made him flinch. Still, he’d pretend everything was fine when questioned by others, he’d either keep his head low, or keep a faint smile on his face while he said “it’s going to be alright.”
This characters parents’ eventually divorced when he hit his tenth birthday, since the frequent quarrels tore them apart and they couldn’t just put down their pride for each other. His mother moved back to her home country. His father stayed because of work. This child had to make trips back and forth between them whenever holidays rolled around. Just imagine some skinny kid alone at the airport dragging his luggage around, staring at the planes that lifted off while waiting for his flight. This was his vacation. Sometimes he’d make friends on the plane with the person sitting next to him. Sometimes that would make him forget that he was always on the trip alone.
This character, at age 15, spiraled down. Started hanging around with the wrong crowd in school, got into smoking, petty theft, dyed his hair, got his ears pierced, trying out stunts that might have easily gotten him killed but hey, he didn’t care if it did at that time. These were all feats to defy his strict father and the shackles of expectation placed on him, and to taste freedom for himself. The silence at his father’s house became worse. Eden started coming home less.
At age 18 this character experiences a chain of events led him to do volunteer work, and that brought out a positive change in him after a few months. He decided to get himself together again- quit smoking, stop stealing, try to get along with everyone else, and made plans to move out on his own.
The artist shares that at nineteen years of age, this character doing …alright. But he still doesn’t know what’s there to live for. Still as lost as ever.
Divorce and disruption in a child’s upbringing changes everything.
#435 Ohana means…
Deviant Art: Ohana means… by Memphis-Rex.
http://memphis-rex.deviantart.com/art/Ohana-Means-645369309
A very revealing picture! Faces are drawn in black. Angry expressions are quite prominent. Both parents are presented with mouths wide open- yelling. Drawn in pencil is a small child in the middle. This artist seems to portray the child as small and insignificant and overlooked. Curiously, the parent’s eyes are pronounced and the words “Can they even see her?” are front and center. The child looks lost as if trying to figure out what to do next. Note how she is holding a crayon of each color for the parents’ ‘words’. A sad picture indeed!
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#434, Can They Even See Me?
Grandparents play a special role in a child’s life. This grandparent shares the love for her grandchild and the heartache of no contact their special little one. The caption is very true: What better way to love a child than surrounding them with the love and adoration of many family members. No one could ever have too much love!!!
# 432, Always in our hearts
Shared on FB GrandParentsRights911.com
Posted in Impact on child/for Grandparents
Grandparent alienation syndrome describes a scenario in which a child is programmed to reject a grandparent. This programming can be carried out by either parent or by a family member. This post shares the outcome. Extended family members play an important role in a grandchild’s life.
#431, I have grandparents?
Shared on FB Find My Grandparent
Posted in: Impact on child/for Grandparents
Are we sending the wrong message to males? Children who grow up without the love and care of their father may be inclined to create their family on the streets, in a gang. Categorizing males as irresponsible and reducing fathers to paychecks is inaccurate and unfair. Sending a message of love and not hate is critical for future generations.
#430, Hate Male
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Impact on child/Reality of divorce
A vivid portrayal of the parent/child relationship for one artist. Notice how a person is peering out the window; who might that be. The ball seems to have a happy face, albeit looking down in what appears to be a puddle (of tears?) possibly. The part that stands out the most is the look of utter sadness on this child’s face. Interestingly, the mothers’ hands reach out to her child, yet, the hand on the right seems somewhat distorted. Does this mean the child does experience the touch as the mother intended, or is missing her daddy so much that nothing else can offer comfort to her? A poignant moment of emotions for this artist.
#429, I miss my daddy, divorce stinks
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Impact on child/Impact on child/Reality of divorce
One picture is worth a thousand words. Crossing out a family member is revealing. That person played an important role in their life, enough to be included in a family portrait. And, now is removed. Divorce is between the parents and should be about the child.
LOVE WINS!!! LOVE WINS!!! LOVE WINS!!! LOVE WINS!!!
#428, Elimination
Deviant art: Rainbowmonkey906
This artwork represents her emotions and having a difficult time adjusting to parental divorce. Notably, after several years she decided to lived with her father again. This picture demonstrates the complexity of emotions the child, too often, is forced to deal with due to divorce. This picture, by the name alone indicates sadness. The large tear filled eyes is very revealing. The down-turned mouth affirms heartache and loss. The reality of divorce for some individuals is beautifully executed in this pic. This exposed the emotional aspect of utter sadness. One can only hope that things improve between her parents and for this artist.
Clearly, the emotional reflection of this art brings to light the impact of divorce on the child. A job well done!
The artist shares: “I’ve been (and still am) struggling with depression these last months. My parents got divorced about nine years ago and I had to go live with my mother and her new boyfriend. It was hard to let go of my father since I’d only see him during weekends and vacations. This event was really hard to process for my little sister though. We both hate changes and it’s one of our biggest fears.
The first weeks of living with my mom and her boyfriend weren’t that bad but my father was still left alone, which was really sad. I felt so bad for him. But not many weeks later he brought a strange woman with him when he came to pick us up; his new girlfriend. I guess it kinda hurt my (then eight year old) feelings that both my parents had moved on so quickly after loving eachother for over twelve years.”
#427, Tears
Deviant Art, Tears by Hinagiku-Shirabe
Posted in Impact on Child/Reality of Divorce
Shared Parenting Confessional 
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