I just read something that said 50% of children in America will experience their parents' divorce this holiday season.

The holidays are supposed to be filled with joy, but for parents navigating divorce and co-parenting, they can feel complicated and heavy. Many of us know the ache of putting on a brave smile while our kids bounce between households, trying to give them the magic of Christmas or Thanksgiving without letting them see the adult struggles behind the curtain. It’s a mix of love and loss—wanting them to have the happiest holiday possible, even if it means we’re left sitting in the quiet once they go. And yet, there’s comfort in remembering we’re not alone: faith, shared experiences, and the simple reassurance that we’re still every bit the parent our children need can carry us through.