How many people do you know that their parents are divorced, or they themselves are divorced with children in the picture?
Divorce rates are high, and divorce is hard. Divorce is often times necessary and important, and I am totally in support of every human having the opportunity to be in a healthy relationship. I am here to talk about the children who did not ask for this.
These small people are asked to adapt, make changes and deal with circumstances that are unnerving. When a child is experiencing unsettling feelings, they look to their parents for support. Often the parents can be found in a state of anger, betrayal and have little beneficial words of encouragement to give.
Children deserve to be exactly what they are, children. Children are meant to feel empowered, and when their parents are going through divorce it is common for them to feel disempowered. One way to empower a child is to get them help from a psychotherapist. Therapists can help assess the child, and help them gain the strength to deal with their obstacles. A child will look back at this trying time and be thankful that their parent stepped up and got them the help when they needed it most.