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El Estoque

The Student News Site of Monta Vista High School

El Estoque

The Student News Site of Monta Vista High School

El Estoque

Two homes for the holidays: Students reflect on Christmas with divorced parents

Two homes for the holidays: Students reflect on Christmas with divorced parents

Co-reported with Kristin Chang

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Holidays unite; divorces separate. Students describe how their parents’ divorces have affected their holiday experiences, and how they’ve grown from them.

Click on the images to read their stories.

After years of avoiding his father, TJ Tarshis learned to forgive.
After years of avoiding his father,
senior TJ Tarshis learned to forgive.

Despite her dad moving to Hawaii, Eva Braunthal found ways to connect with him.
Despite her dad moving to Hawaii,
senior Eva Braunthal found ways to connect with him.

After the initial confusion and anger, Gabriel Preising developed a deeper value for family.
After the initial confusion,
senior Gabriel Preising developed a deeper value for family. 
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