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Being a part-time parent after divorce comes with its own set of challenges and benefits. On one hand, not being able to be with your children all the time can be difficult and sad. However, it also means that you have more time for yourself, which can lead to opportunities for personal growth, career development, and pursuing your own interests. For many women, divorce and the resulting increase in free time can lead to a reevaluation of their priorities and opportunities for pursuing a career or personal goals that may have been put on hold while raising children. This can lead to a second career or new opportunities that may not have been possible while juggling the demands of full-time parenting. Additionally, successful co-parenting with an ex-partner can provide stability for the children and allow for a positive relationship between both parents, which is beneficial for the children's well-being. However, it is important to acknowledge the challenges that come with being a part-time parent, such as missing out on time with the children and adjusting to a new routine. It requires a balance between caring for oneself and continuing to be a dedicated and involved parent during the time spent with the children.

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 .