The Who, What, When, Where, and How of Talking About Divorce MAY 29, 2015 BY DIVORCE WHIRLWIND Is sharing our divorce stories always a good thing? Shouldn’t we understand the who, what, when, where and how involved — so we don’t inadvertently damage our futures and embarrass our children, not to mention make others wildly uncomfortable? And the “why?” Exactly what are our reasons for sharing divorce stories? Sometimes, it’s to help each other. (Isn’t that what we do here?) Sometimes, it’s a means to articulate experiences that we’re struggling to understand. Sure, there are times when the “why” couldn’t be more clear. Talking about our challenges helps . For example, we’re contemplating divorce and we need the trusted ear of a friend. Or we’re in the midst of legal proceedings and talking about our problems eases the sadness and confusion. Or we’re in that first challenging year of co-parenting friction and our options feel like ulcers, antidepressants, or venting. So what a...