My Two-House, Duffel-Bag Life

Mar 15, 2021 | Child Custody, Divorce, Divorce & Family Law, Divorce Mediation, Divorce Resources & Assistance, Family Court, Single Parenting

When my parents divorced, I lost the link that held our family together. And then I found it.

By Natalie Muñoz

Read the full essay written by a high school sophomore in California detailing her ups, downs, and the realities she faced in the Modern Love section of The New York Times.

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