Kubo and the Monster

April 27, 2019 By in All Confessions, Artwork About Child, Artwork from Child

 

This very talented artist faces the ‘monster’ of divorce.  Excellent depiction of the emotional experiences of divorce from the child’s perspective. The artist shares: “As Kubo walked into the dark, gloomy cave, he suddenly heard a noise and swiftly turned around to it’s source, he looked but there was no one there, he turned back around and gazed at the sight of the monster ,The Monster of abandonment ,and despair, he swiftly grabbed his guitar and shamisen,and started to play.”

info about the art from the artist:
“Okay, the shadowy wolf thing its actually what I had to deal with in my elementary school years ,you see my elementary school years were not the best ,I had to face betrayal ,abandonment ,loneliness ,and my family now divorced ,and many other things ,but it wasn’t until jr. high that I met my friend ,which is now my friend even to today.”

#569/447, Kubo and the Monster

4/4/7

Deviant Art, Kub and the Monster by cookiedragon202

http://cookiedragon202.deviantart.com/art/Kubo-and-The-Monster-645096365

Categories: A Child’s View, Reality of Divorce, Impact on child

 

 

What Divorce Feels Like

April 27, 2019 By in All Confessions

 

This 9 year-old draws a pic of divorce. For this child, divorce makes her feel ‘Sad’ + Embarrassed + Confused. The large tears and eyes help  convey her important message. An upside down smile in red completes this artwork. Are the parents aware of how this little girl feels? I hope someone talks to her about what is happening.

#578/473, What Divorce Feels Like

4/7/3

Are Family Members Cropable?

February 24, 2019 By in All Confessions, Parental Experiences

 

Children want and need to have a relationship with BOTH parents. In this ‘artwork’ one parent is nondescript and separate from other family members. From the standpoint of the child, each family member is important.  No one is ‘crop-able’. Supporting the parent-child relationship with each parent is important to the child.

# 478, Are Family Members Cropable?

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I hate Devorce

February 24, 2019 By in All Confessions, Artwork from Child

 

 A heart wrenching portrayal of parental ‘Devorce” for one child.  The red heart at eye level  of the individual stands out the most. Who is the person taking a very large knife to the ‘heart’ of the tree.  Is this a child sharing their experience of emotional hurt? Or, is this artist  depicting a parent taking a knife to the emotional heart of the child?  Numerous jagged edges appear throughout the tree branches indicating aggressiveness. What is this child artist revealing with this artwork? Is this child able to spend time with both parents? There are many questions without answers with this startling artwork. 

 

 

#566, I Hate Devorce.

Cut in Half

February 24, 2019 By in All Confessions, Artwork from Child

A large knife across the entire page sets the tone for this thought.  Perhaps,  the ransom style note indicates anonymity as the child is unable to express how they feel to either parent.  How does a child reconcile mean statements about their co-parent?  Divorce is between the parents and about the child.  Hopefully, someone will allow this child to share their emotional experiences  about parental divorce.

#565, Cut in Half

Counting the Days

February 2, 2019 By in All Confessions, Artwork from Child

An artist shares their thoughts as an adolescent by marking the days until they turn age 18.  Does this mean more freedom? Or, the ability to make their own decisions?   I hope someone is reaching out and offering guidance to this almost adult person?    Notably, parents play a vital role-the age of the child matters not. 

#564, Counting the Days

Shared Parenting Results

January 9, 2019 By in All Confessions

 

This mom outlines why shared parenting is best for her boys. Family court in her state supports shared parenting. Imagine, if she proceeded with excluding her co-parent.  What would their boys have missed out on? What emotions would this father experience in being left out?  Think about the lost experiences and memories, for each family member. Thankfully, this parent made choices in the best interest of their children.  Read her story and gain insight in how she experienced a change of heart. 

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Innocence

December 31, 2018 By in All Confessions, Artwork About Child

 

The title of this artwork is perfect and reveals the innocence of the child within the midst of divorce.  Each hand has a firm grip and pulling her in different directions. A key feature standing out is the lack of emotion. Is she used to being put in the middle and pulled in different directions by her parents? Does she have someone to talk to about what is happening.  

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“Divorce” by ElenaOprea photographyt: deviant art/Divorce-82552217

#563, Innocence

 

Officially Divorced

December 29, 2018 By in All Confessions, Artwork About Child, Impact on Child, Parental Experiences

A scribe in the center indicates this is a different time period.  Is this father holding the papers making the separation legal? Or, why are his children being separated from him?  Closed eyes and hand on his heart show the separation may not be his idea.  One child is looking to their father.  Children being separated from a parent is a devastating event regardless of the time period.

#561, Officially Divorced

Unhappy Court Appearance

December 29, 2018 By in All Confessions, Artwork About Child

 

A powerful picture!  Scales are in view.   Is this a fair case? Are the red hands indicative of something?  Two parents and a child are at the desk.  Suitcases packed; does this mean someone is moving out?  Mom and dad are fighting.  The child is in the middle of his parents with large tears streaming down his face. What is this child experiencing?  

#560, Unhappy Court Appearance