Children's Whispers in Divorce: A Heartfelt Dialogue with Despina Mavridou

Off the Fence with Karen Covy: Mastering Decision Making, Divorce & More

Can you imagine going through a divorce and having to feel your parents' anger and watch their tears, but NOT be able to tell anyone how YOU really felt or what YOU really wanted?
That's exactly what Despina Mavridou experienced as a child going through her parents' divorce. She was constantly caught in the crossfire of her parents' fights.
"Tell your father this."
"Don't tell your mother that."
"Your father is bad."
"Your mother is wrong."
Despina heard it all.
What's most surprising, though, is that Despina's parents had an "amicable" divorce (... at least on the surface!)
Yet the way they treated each other behind the scenes, both during their divorce and for years afterward, was anything but amicable.
Her parents' relationship was so bad that at 16 years old Despina cut off all contact with her father - only to then be chastised by her mother for not wanting to spend time with her dad.
Despina's story is heartbreaking ... but also all too common.
If you're going through a divorce and you have children, this podcast episode will open your eyes to what's really happening with your kids both as you go through your divorce and as you interact with your former spouse afterward.
About Despina

Despina is an author, mediator, and lawyer based in Greece. She has authored the book "Mum, Dad Can You Hear Me?" which explores the topic of divorce through the perspective of a child, drawing from her own personal experience. The book is available in English on all Amazon stores, in Greek by 24grammata Editorial and in Portuguese by Gaudi Editorial. Additionally, Despina has created a diary that can be purchased alongside the book, allowing children to express their thoughts and emotions during this challenging time. The diary is also available on Amazon.

Where to connect with Despina
You can find Despina on Facebook at Despina Mavridou and on Instagram at Despina Mavridou. You can find Despina’s book, "Mum, Dad can you hear me?" on Amazon by clicking here.
Karen Covy is a Divorce Coach and Consultant, Lawyer, Author, and Speaker who is dedicated to helping people make the best decisions possible for themselves, their families, and their future - especially in stressful times. You can check out Karen's videos on YouTube.
You can connect with Karen on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and on her own website at karencovy.com.

Capitole

1. The Impact of Divorce on Children (00:00:10)

2. Divorce's Impact on Children's Perspectives (00:14:32)

3. Co-Parenting and Supporting Children Through Divorce (00:23:11)