Mackenzie Hall (second on the left) pictured with her father’s side of the family.
Mackenzie Hall
January 25, 2018
Much like Winterbauer’s experience, freshman Mackenzie Hall also went through the separation of her mom and dad.
“Every other weekend I go to my dad’s,” Hall said. “Planning things with my friends is tricky.”
Hall is one of four brothers and three sisters intertwined in this family, with her two sisters accompanying her at their father’s home on the weekends.
“A bigger family can also become stressful when you have to tend to everyone’s needs.” Hall said.
Although having separated parents can be a difficult situation to overcome, there are some positives to it as well.
“I feel lucky to have a bigger family because there’s always someone you can rely on,” Hall said.
Although guilt and shame are common in children involved in blended or broken families, Hall had other thoughts and feelings.
“In the end, I’m happy they’re separated because it was for the better,” Hall said. “I don’t ever wish against their happiness.”