When Parents Breakup

When your parents split up, it can feel like your whole world has been turned upside down. You might feel sad, angry, confused or all of these things at once — and that's completely okay. Whatever you're feeling right now is normal, and it's not your fault. Not even a little bit. This section is just for you. Written for young people who are going through one of the hardest things a family can face. You don't have to figure this out on your own.

When a parent leaves home, it can feel confusing and upsetting. Life at home might change, and that can be

One of the biggest questions when your parents separate is where you’ll live. It’s completely normal to feel worried or

It is completely normal to wonder what will happen after your parents separate. You might be worried about when you

School can feel like a whole different world when your parents are going through a tough time. It might be

When your parents separate, it can feel like everything changes at once. Your home, your routine, and even how things

If one parent is saying unkind or negative things about the other, it can feel confusing and upsetting. You might

When your parents break up, it can feel like your whole world has changed. Things at home might look different,

When your parents argue, it can feel loud, scary, or upsetting. You might feel stuck in the middle. It is

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