Dear Harlan,
I am a sophomore in college, and my parents announced this summer that they are getting a divorce after 22 years of being married. It's not a shock to me at all, but it does affect me emotionally and my relationships. I see a counselor at school, but I'm not sure where to begin in healing how hurt I am by their separation. Any tips?
Seeing a counselor is the perfect place to start. Another suggestion (courtesy of a girl who had a similar experience) is a book called "The Love They Lost: Living with the Legacy of Our Parents' Divorce" by Stephanie Staal. In the meantime, I'll post your note and see if I can get more suggestions on books that can help.
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I am a sophomore in college, and my parents announced this summer that they are getting a divorce after 22 years of being married. It's not a shock to me at all, but it does affect me emotionally and my relationships. I see a counselor at school, but I'm not sure where to begin in healing how hurt I am by their separation. Any tips?
D in College
Hey D in College,Seeing a counselor is the perfect place to start. Another suggestion (courtesy of a girl who had a similar experience) is a book called "The Love They Lost: Living with the Legacy of Our Parents' Divorce" by Stephanie Staal. In the meantime, I'll post your note and see if I can get more suggestions on books that can help.
ATTENTION READERS:
Have a book that's helped you? Please post it below.
Hey D in college,
ReplyDeleteI don't have any book suggestions for you, but I'm going through the same situation. I'm a junior in college and my parents are getting divorced after 22 years. I went to see a counselor and it did help, with both my emotions and my current relationship and future ones that I may have and what to watch out for and what to try and avoid. Just thought it might feel comforting to know that your not the only one!
C