Kristin, 

Congrats to you on getting an essay in the book!  That's a great achievement.  

I didn't come from a divorced family but I thought my parents were going to get divorced when I was about 10.  Even just having my Dad move out for a while was traumatic.  I can't imagine what a full-on divorce does to a child, much less the parents.  Good for you for writing about it and being able to face your demons.