“D” Is for Divorce: An Autoethnography

ABSTRACT

The purpose of this study is to critically examine the author’s adult experience of her parents’ divorce. Through the use of reflexive authoethnography, she details the event of the divorce and the feelings and emotions experience as an adult, only child. Furthermore, she offers her inner thoughts and observations on how to comprehend and live through an unexpected change. Findings may assist others affected by divorce, experiencing grief, or learning to cope with life-altering events.

KEYWORDS:

• Autoethonography
• divorce
• family dynamics
• life change
• only child

Acknowledgments

I would like to thank my colleagues and professor for giving me the courage to write and being supportive throughout. I would also like to thank my mother and father for being the best parents they know how to be. I send my unconditional love.