In this episode, I interview 34-year-old, Katherine Randolph. She speaks about what it was like growing up as the oldest sibling. Divorce has impacted her in ways that she still exemplifies today, like being on time. Katherine's parents were very protective of THEIR time with her and her sister. She could not be late. Katherine had to have a super-efficient map planned out in her head of how to leave mom's house well to not offend her while also making it to dad's house on time. This stress put a lot of stress on her. She also experienced "Parentification". She was her mother's emotional stabilizer. We even hear Katherine read a journal entry from the 4th grade of her stating that what makes her happy, is when mommy's happy. 

As much as I just described the negative effects, she also explains what her parents did well. Such as, not speaking poorly about the other parent, providing her with a fun childhood, and meeting her financial and physical needs. 

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