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Divorce is one of the most difficult tribulations a family can go through, but unless you’ve experienced it first-hand, it’s hard to visualize exactly how much damage it causes. An artist known only by the pen-name ‘Mac’ has illustrated how divorce affected their family in a simple, yet deeply saddening comic, and it’s guaranteed to give you all the feels you never asked for today.
While it’s true that every family deals with divorce differently, and some families even come out better and stronger after it all, an overwhelming number of Internet users identified strongly with the sordid tale of ‘Mac’ and his crumbling surroundings. “This should be required reading before having children,” one even wrote. We’ve collected accounts from some of these users to show both sides of this often bittersweet story.
See it for yourself below, and if you feel comfortable sharing, tell us how your family handled ‘the great divide’ in the comments.
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Some people related to the comic strongly
While others had a much different experience
What does divorce mean to you? Tell us below!
What do you think ?
Daria B 7 years ago
As Tolstoy said, every family is unhappy their own way. Each family's situation is different, therefore we can't bash divorce as a neccessarily evil thing. Also there are couples who stay friends even after divorce. It's a thing you cannot generalise even if you try really hard.
Yezid Puerto 7 years ago
exactly Daria, as a divorced man, i know that's not a thing you can generalise. not always the families break itself with divorce, many times come broken long time ago, or lot of issues different every case......
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Joe Sauer 7 years ago
My parents divorced before I turned 1 and remarried by the time I was 3. It was the best thing that they could have done. It was a toxic relationship, and they have been married now for 34 and 35 years. I wouldn't trade my "step" parents for anything. There was plenty of tough moments growing up, but as we got older it was great. My siblings that aren't related, treat each other like brothers and sisters. I think as long as the parents do everything they can to make easier for the kids involved, it will be ok. Parents need to talk to their kids about whats going on and make sure that the kids are doing ok.
Yezid Puerto 7 years ago
"I think as long as the parents do everything they can to make easier for the kids involved, it will be ok"....... Great thougt, Joe, i agree...
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Alusair Alustriel 7 years ago
Patchwork families are nothing uncommon nowadays. I understand that the divorce can be traumatizing, but it can also be a relief. The perception of divorce or breaking up is different in every single situation and not always has to be as sad as presented. Of course it turns the world upside down, but there are ways to make it work. Neglecting the child after divorce is a different matter, which should not take place at any moment in my opnion. And kids with "double" parents often have twice more fun!
Daria B 7 years ago
As Tolstoy said, every family is unhappy their own way. Each family's situation is different, therefore we can't bash divorce as a neccessarily evil thing. Also there are couples who stay friends even after divorce. It's a thing you cannot generalise even if you try really hard.
Yezid Puerto 7 years ago
exactly Daria, as a divorced man, i know that's not a thing you can generalise. not always the families break itself with divorce, many times come broken long time ago, or lot of issues different every case......
Load More Replies... Joe Sauer 7 years ago
My parents divorced before I turned 1 and remarried by the time I was 3. It was the best thing that they could have done. It was a toxic relationship, and they have been married now for 34 and 35 years. I wouldn't trade my "step" parents for anything. There was plenty of tough moments growing up, but as we got older it was great. My siblings that aren't related, treat each other like brothers and sisters. I think as long as the parents do everything they can to make easier for the kids involved, it will be ok. Parents need to talk to their kids about whats going on and make sure that the kids are doing ok.
Yezid Puerto 7 years ago
"I think as long as the parents do everything they can to make easier for the kids involved, it will be ok"....... Great thougt, Joe, i agree...
Load More Replies... Alusair Alustriel 7 years ago
Patchwork families are nothing uncommon nowadays. I understand that the divorce can be traumatizing, but it can also be a relief. The perception of divorce or breaking up is different in every single situation and not always has to be as sad as presented. Of course it turns the world upside down, but there are ways to make it work. Neglecting the child after divorce is a different matter, which should not take place at any moment in my opnion. And kids with "double" parents often have twice more fun!
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