When Daddy's Going Away

When Daddys Going Away is a tale about the love-after-divorce. In the United States alone about 35 to 40 percent of married couples divorce. This can be a daunting experience for children particularly young ones who cant fully grasp what is happening. There are risks but there can also be good outcomes especially if the separation results in happier homes and happier parents who are better able to meet childrens needs. After all the most important thing is that children have a loving environment. And thats what Author Anna Casamento Arrigo emphasizes in her book When Daddys Going Away.With the story lovingly illustrated Arrigo conveys with gentle and soothing words the changes children can expect after their parents separate. Throughout the narrative she emphasizes how both parents still love their child that this love remains unchanged even if mommy and daddy arent together anymore. Nonetheless Anna remains realistic with how the kids will feel about the transition. In doing so she allows the children a healthy expression and acknowledgment of these emotions which in turn eventually enables acceptance and support. After all shying away from such subjects and avoiding the uncomfortable wont help prevent trauma and promoting unrealistic expectations can also be harmful. Anna Arrigo is promoting what is best for the child and in reading this bedtime story to their little ones parents can be reminded of whats at stake as well. Anna Casamento Arrigo is the author of several childrens books. She is indeed an artist with many hats; a visual artist a painter and a teacher. After recovering from a stroke Anna realized that she can no longer fulfill her role of being a teacher. Having taught inner-city students prior to her stroke Anna Casamento Arrigo understands fully well what it means to need inspiration. When Anna Casamento Arrigo penned When Daddys Going Away she started the writing journey with a reflection a snippet of her dad. It differs however because Annas dad passed away when she was only 12. I dont pretend to honestly know what a child whos going through the upheaval and sadness may experience during but especially after that divorce is finalized. All I have or rather am left with is that sense of loss and the uncertainty that comes with not knowing.I suppose in some aberrant way its best that I never had that sense of loss conflict pain and separation or even alienation because parents contention toward each other becomes in some ways greater than the love they have or should have for their child or children. When Daddys Going Away is my thought my soul and heart seeking to explore and hopefully allow some to remember THE CHILD! --Anna Casamento Arrigo