Just because you’re a grown-up doesn’t mean life’s challenges go away.
Here, get expert tips for dealing with parents' divorce as an adult.
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Im moving out in March.
Within seconds, my entire world flipped upside down.
I was beside myself.
Deedee Cummings, LPCC, is a therapist, author, and lawyer.
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Deedee Cummings, LPCC, is a therapist, author, and lawyer.
I knew my parents had their issues, but that didnt make processing this news any easier for me.
Because, no, its not easy even if youre all grown up.
4 expert tips for dealing with your parents divorce as an adult
1.
Be open, but leave out details
My family and I have always prided ourselves on being transparent.
They were open, caring, and crucially did not bash each other.
For instance, consider whether youd prefer they keep any notions of dating to themselves.
Children and young adults may blame themselves, so therapy can help remove self-blame.
And, Ziskind adds, seeking therapy with your parents joining you’re free to also provide relief.
Deedee Cummings, LPCC, is a therapist, author, and lawyer.
Whatever you are feeling, yo acknowledge and honor that all feelings are normal and to be expected.
I now enjoy and value my time with each of my parents separately.
And, if Im being honest with myself, even more so than when they were together.
I feel like Ive become closer with both of them, despite the circumstances.
And thats a silver lining I can happily live with.
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