Cope with Divorce As a Child

How to Cope with Divorce As a Child
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Going through a divorce isfor the whole family. Although your parents made this tough decision you will notice that it may change everything about your life too. You may have to move to a new place and leave behind your old friends. Even if you do not have to move you may have to adjust to having two homes and deal with your parents dating new people. The best way to cope with your parents divorce is by getting your feelings out. Then you can try to adjust to your new normal and focus on living your life again. Express your feelings however you need to. Coping with your parents divorce brings up many feelings. It is perfectly normal to feel hurt upset angry sad or confused. Plus these emotions may change from day to day. Everyone goes through a wide range of emotions during this time. Dont judge yourself or think that something is wrong with you. There is no right or wrong way to feel.

Avoid unhealthy coping. Make sure to choose healthy coping strategies. You may be tempted to act out in inappropriate ways such as stealing fighting or usingand alcohol. But this will not change the reality these behaviors will only make things worse for you. Be sure to call a friend go for a walk or write in your journal instead of engaging in unhealthy activities.

Confide in someone you trust. Talking to someone else can be a great way to express how you feel about the divorce. You may go to a best friend a sibling anotherfamily member a teacher or a school counselor. Choose someone who is a good listener and is supportive of your needs.

Talk to kids with divorced parents. What better way to get your feelings out and be heard by someone who understands what youre going through? If you have a friend or classmate whose parents have gone through a divorce seek them out. They were new to this thing once just like you are now. They may have some advice on how to cope with all the new changes.

Express your feelings in a constructive way. You might write poetry songs stories or entries in your journal as an outlet for your feelings. You can also use other creative activities to deal youre your emotions like painting drawing dancing listening to music playing with your dog or playing sports.

Dont blame yourself. For whatever reason your parents made this decision not you. It is not your fault It was an issue between your parents that caused the divorce not you or your siblings. The decision is about their own relationship with each other and a belief that they can no longer get along as a couple.Feelings of loss, anger, confusion, anxiety, and many others, all may come from this transition
Children are entirely dependent on their mother and father for love and security as well as material well-being
'' According to Terry, who was 3 when her parents separated, ''The worst age for divorce is between 6 and 10; the best is between 1 and 2

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