Help your parents understand what you are trying to do for yourself. During a divorce and its aftermath, your parents may have difficulty seeing things clearly or being helpful to you. Try to help them understand what your experiences are and how you are trying to take care of yourself. This may prevent hurt feelings or misinterpretations of your actions. Find out what works for you.
Reactions vary widely when parents divorce.
There are no foolproof methods for getting through it. So, pay attention to whatever you find helpful, to whatever allows you to stay involved in your own life productively without ignoring the feelings and issues raised by the divorce. Above all, try to avoid making major decisions and changes in your life plans. Staying in touch with your friends, activities, and plans will usually help you keep on the right path. Learn to use helping resources outside your family.