Jan 01, 2014

Divorce is hard on more than just the two people directly going through it and the kids they have brought into the world. It can be hard on extended family and friends, as well. However, good friends are there to help and they will allow you to lean on them when you need it.

Going through a divorce can be a very traumatic and emotional experience. Without friends and family to share the experience and make things a little easier, it can be even more difficult. Even with your friends, it can be difficult, especially if you're the only one that's divorced.

Support, Help and Resources

Today, whether you have good friends to lean on or not, you can find the help you need. Divorce care or therapy is provided at just about every church and many other organizations across the country. A support group of others going through the same thing and some that have already been where you are can fill in the gaps when your friends cannot relate.

Another resource to use is the counselor at your child's school. They can often point you in the right direction and they can help with finding the right type of support for your children, as well. Counselors have many resources and are usually well connected when it comes to finding help within the community.

Whether you're a new single mom or single dad, you need the right type of help to get through this transition. Often, friends will be there and family will support you, but sometimes they don't or can't. Having a group of others going through the same thing can provide the support you need when those closest to you cannot.

Make sure you get the help you need, even if you don't think you need it. Bottling up the emotions and not working through it can cause many issues and can negatively affect you and those around you.