Healing Young Hearts

Tag: divorce

Drawing Strength from Peers

Post author By Executive Director
Post date November 20, 2017

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

Family Stories

Seeing Her Children Smile Again!

Post author By Executive Director
Post date June 5, 2017

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 […]

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

Family Stories

Finding a Safe Space to Cope with Losing a Parent

Post author By Executive Director
Post date November 19, 2016

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 […]

Tags children of divorce, divorce, grief, peer support groups, surf for the soul, trauma, unconditional love

Family Stories

Overcoming Feelings of Isolation

Post author By Executive Director
Post date November 26, 2013

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