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Being a part-time parent after divorce can bring both challenges and benefits. On one hand, it can be difficult and sad not being with your kids all the time, especially during the periods when they are not with you. This can lead to a sudden realization of having more personal time, which can be daunting for some. On the other hand, being divorced can also provide more time for personal growth and pursuing other interests. Some individuals, especially women, may have postponed or sacrificed their career while raising children. After divorce, they often find themselves with more time to focus on their professional development or explore new career paths. In some cases, people have successfully embarked on second careers after their children have grown. Co-parenting with an ex-spouse can also be a major change. Maintaining a healthy co-parenting relationship and continuing to parent well despite the divorce can be a significant challenge, but it also ensures that the children receive the support and guidance they need. Ultimately, while being a part-time parent after divorce comes with its own set of challenges, it can also open up new opportunities for personal growth and development.

GDL Marissa Gold

And on the one hand that can be really hard and sad because you're not with your kids part of the time . But on the other hand , you're thrown into not being with your kids at all part of the time and during that not being with them , then you get , you literally are on your own . It's not like even , it's not even like when you , it's like a different feeling like I almost can't describe it .

GDL Marissa Gold

So here's the dirty little secret of divorce that no one talks about you . Parent part time . Right ?

GDL Marissa Gold

And so , and you have , yeah . So that happened three years ago and I had never even like , you know , there were times when , um , you know , my kids were at school and I had time to myself or there were other , you know , I had time before that but it wasn't until I was divorced where I was like , whoa , this is different . This feels different .

GDL Marissa Gold

Right ? And on the one hand that can be really hard and sad because you're not with your kids part of the time . But on the other hand , you're thrown into not being with your kids at all part of the time and during that not being with them , then you get , you literally are on your own .

GDL Marissa Gold

Like you just have more time and it doesn't mean that I'm not parenting . Obviously , my kids are around on the weekend but also being divorced I have even more time . So here's the dirty little secret of divorce that no one talks about you .