Growing Up Divorced: A Teen’s Honest Take on Divorce, Two Homes, and Blending Families

In this episode, Erica Bennett sits down with her son Owen for an honest conversation about growing up between two homes, adapting to constant change, and what actually helped him feel safe and supported. Owen shares what divorce feels like from a child’s point of view years later. Together, they also explore the challenges of switching households, blending families, and why kids often need calm, connection, and simple reassurance more than parents realize.In this episode, we will explore:How Owen experienced divorce from a child’s perspectiveWhy switching between households was one of the hardest partsHow divorce helped Owen become more adaptable and independentWhat Erica did that helped him feel supportedWhy parental fear can affect kids more than we realizeThe role of keepsakes and comfort items during transitionsWhat blending families felt like from Owen’s sideWhy slow introductions to new partners matterHow extended family dynamics can add pressureWhat parents can do to create more emotional safety for their kidsWant to hear more from Owen? Leave a comment on Spotify or send us a message on Instagram with the questions you would like him to answer.Contact with Erica & The Crazy Ex-Wives ClubJoin the Club: Transform your greatest heartbreak into your biggest comeback.Buy some Crazy Merchwww.thecrazyexwivesclub.comTag us @ Instagram | Facebook | TikTok