My Divorce, My Parents, and Me

Gaby grew up with parents whose marriage was almost a fairytale: they fell in love young, got married, and stayed together happily ever after. So when her own marriage ended, she felt shame and found it really hard to talk to her parents about it. And, a marriage and family therapist offers strategies for discussing changing relationships with relatives.

Featured Expert: 

Genesis Games is the owner of Healing Connections. She is a LMHC and specializes in dating therapy, premarital counseling, couples and marriage therapy, heartbreak recovery, and life transitions. She's an advocate for healthy relationships and mental wellness and uses the media to educate a wider audience. Genesis has been a guest on several podcasts, and has also been quoted in dozens of articles, including written pieces for The New York Times, PsychCentral, Bumble, and Bustle. Genesis has also contributed articles to online magazines, including Medium and Thrive Global. She enjoys blogging and is a regular contributor to The Gottman Insitute. Genesis has been listed on Marriage.com's list of best marriage therapists in Miami. Learn more about her work here.

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