Tag: divorce

Drawing Strength from Peers

Post author By KHTH
Post date November 20, 2017
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Cynthia White sits in on peer-support group meeting for kids who have lost a parent.

HONOLULU — For a glimpse of the effect of Kids Hurt Too Hawaii on grief-stricken children, look no further than a peer-support group that meets […]

Tags children of divorce, divorce, grief, parent loss, peer support groups, trauma

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Seeing Her Children Smile Again!

Post author By KHTH
Post date June 5, 2017
25 Comments on Seeing Her Children Smile Again!

Nicole Puente w/ her two children — Audriana, 13, and Andre, 11

HONOLULU – Nicole Puente is the first to admit that her divorce six years ago from her children’s father wasn’t easy on them. But the […]

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Finding a Safe Space to Cope with Losing a Parent

Post author By KHTH
Post date November 19, 2016
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It is a privilege to watch as the children grow and heal. Pictured here are Jamie and Malina. Jamie started at age 9. She is […]

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Overcoming Feelings of Isolation

Post author By KHTH
Post date November 26, 2013
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Grief-stricken children find refuge in a peer-support group at Kids Hurt Too Hawaii.

HONOLULU – A support group for children whose parents are divorced is taking on new meaning this holiday season. The group’s weekly meetings at Kids […]

Tags children of divorce, divorce, grief, parent loss, peer support groups, restoring hope, trauma