Articles Books Discussion Forums Psychology Resources Meditation Center Send Postcard Laugh on Us Self-help by Email Ten Thoughts For Divorcing Parents by William A. Eddy, LCSW, Esq. Pat knew divorce was inevitable.
Divorce is usually painful for everyone involved.
There's Hope Divorce itself has not been shown to cause long-term negative effects on children. It is the way that people handle the divorce which makes a difference. While feelings and issues remain, basic healing and stability usually occur. People are not trained in how to get divorced or how to be a parent. We live in a changing world and there is no one right answer for what to do, such that many ways work and each situation is unique.