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I'm 12 and my parents are getting a divorce. My dad told me today...but he hasn't let my mum know yet. I tried to talk to my dad to reconsider but he's made his choice. How do I deal with the upcoming divorce?!

2007-03-13 16:02:12 · 4 answers · asked by Gwen L 1 in Family & Relationships Marriage & Divorce

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Talk to an adult you trust and that cares about you. If one isn't available, ask your dad to get you in to counseling. If that doesn't work, start journaling...writing everything down that you feel, and read it on a day where you don't feel so bad.

If all else fails.....come here, and ask questions. There will always be a handful of us to talk to....we've all been there at one time or another.

Be careful about online "freaks".....but for the most part, we're an o.k. bunch!

Take care!

2007-03-13 16:11:47 · answer #1 · answered by salemgirl1972 4 · 0 0

First things first. Go talk to your dad and tell him that you dont want to end up in the middle. You are just a kid. Ask him to please quit telling you things. He shouldnt have told you that way. That was wrong of him to put all that on your shoulders.

Just know that he isnt divorcing you. Parents dont divorce kids.

Good luck sweetie, I know it seems terrible right now but when my parents divorced I was happy as all the fighting stopped.

2007-03-13 23:16:05 · answer #2 · answered by My_Two_Centz 2 · 0 0

As you will deal with all crises that come your way: as best as you can. Your parents' lives are not your life. Prepare yourself to be an independent adult, a successful adult. Do well in school, be an honest person, stay pleasant no matter what, put a smile on your face. Always remember to say "please" "Thank you.." and never be too ashamed to say, "I'm sorry." Just realize that you did not cause their problems, hon, and there is nothing, absolutely nothing you can do to cure them. And keep this little phrase handy all your life.... if you didn't cause it, you can't cure it....

You'll be fine.

2007-03-13 23:22:20 · answer #3 · answered by April 6 · 0 0

There usually is alot more to matters then you can even imagine...but your part of both of them and I feel you have a say so...may not help much but couldn't hurt the marriage at this point either...when opportunity arises...voice your opinion...sorry for your situation...I too divorced my wife and was fortunate my kids where adults, even so , I know they were sadened by it too.

2007-03-13 23:15:09 · answer #4 · answered by Goodspeed 6 · 0 0

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