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Parents Getting a DivorceFamilyParents Getting a Divorce<div class="ExternalClass46919106532C4F14AFAAFD58D724353B"><p><span class="ms-rteFontFace-1 ms-rteFontSize-3 ms-rteThemeForeColor-2-4">​<span>Okay so recently my parents got into a big argument and now they are getting a divorce. I honestly talked to my mom and like it just wasn't the argument, it was multiple reasons she was divorcing my dad. Honestly right now I feel emotionally drained, a little sad, and angry at them because of this. Do you have any advice for what to do now in this situation and how to just cope? ​​</span></span></p></div><div class="ExternalClass2C841E42DF40455A85651B599C4FEA77"><p><span class="ms-rteFontFace-1 ms-rteFontSize-3 ms-rteThemeForeColor-2-4" style="">It really is hurtful when the two people that you love the most can't find a way to get along.  It is so hard to understand why they just can't "get along", it seems so simple on the surface, just stop fighting.  But the truth is, there is more to the situation than this.  Good for you for talking to your mom about your feelings and asking her to help you understand the situation better.  You did the exact right thing.  It is normal to feel emotionally drained after this type of conversation, it's a very difficult conversation to have.</span></p><p><span class="ms-rteFontFace-1 ms-rteFontSize-3 ms-rteThemeForeColor-2-4" style="">Now that you have talked about it with your mom it's time to focus on some self care.  Please keep working on this and get the support that you need.  We have included a couple of links that we think might help you:</span></p><p><a href="/Pages/tip-your-parents-are-getting-divorced.aspx"><span class="ms-rteFontFace-1 ms-rteFontSize-3 ms-rteThemeForeColor-2-4" style="">http://www.yourlifeyourvoice.org/v2/Pages/tip-your-parents-are-getting-divorced.aspx</span></a><span class="ms-rteFontFace-1 ms-rteFontSize-3 ms-rteThemeForeColor-2-4" style=""> </span></p><p><a href="/Pages/tip-9-steps-to-taking-care-of-yourself.aspx"><span class="ms-rteFontFace-1 ms-rteFontSize-3 ms-rteThemeForeColor-2-4" style="">http://www.yourlifeyourvoice.org/v2/Pages/tip-9-steps-to-taking-care-of-yourself.aspx</span></a><span class="ms-rteFontFace-1 ms-rteFontSize-3 ms-rteThemeForeColor-2-4" style=""> </span></p><p><span class="ms-rteFontFace-1 ms-rteFontSize-3 ms-rteThemeForeColor-2-4" style="">​Reaching out and talking is the best way to get support.  Maybe you have a friend or family member that you feel more comfortable talking to, if so let them know that you need extra support right now.  If not, we will be that support for you, give us a call – anytime.</span></p><p><span class="ms-rteFontFace-1 ms-rteFontSize-3 ms-rteThemeForeColor-2-4" style="">Sara, Counselor</span></p></div>16

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