Telling others about your divorce

“For the sake of our children, how do we talk about this change with our families and friends in a way that preserves dignity and respect ?”

Children need

• To maintain a strong and positive connection to both parents and extended family members.
• The ability to feel proud of both parts of their families.
• To be shielded from bitterness, blame and adult issues.
• Protection from negative perspectives  and feelings held by relatives and friends towards a parent.

What can you do?

• Take responsibility for your part in things not working and do your best to offer children a balanced perspective about the situation.
• Avoid putting children in the position of having to choose between Mom and Dad.
• When necessary set boundaries with extended family members or friends.
• Create a non-blaming story about the divorce or split to share with others that is respectful to your children.

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