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Anger Caused By Divorce

"I'm Really Angry At My Parents!"

It might seem to you that your parents are acting like little kids. Fighting with each other. Being really self centered and not caring about your needs.

Make sure you don't get sucked into their disagreements or fights. What's going on between them is between them! If they try to get you to take sides you might have to say to them, "I am not going to get involved with this!"

Give Yourself Some Distance.

Don't let either parent "confide" in you. Or dis the other parent to you. Their divorce is not the only thing going on in the world, and you may need to retreat to your own space, away from their stuff. It might be harder now to focus on other things, but you need to try to find healthy ways to release some of the stress you may be experiencing. Check out ways other teens cope...

Need to Talk?

Many people find it helps to talk to someone outside the family about the difficulty and stress of their situation. Lots of family therapists, counselors, and mental health professionals specialize in the issues around divorce and family transitions. Sometimes the outside opinion and support they give can help you understand your unique situation and help you make choices that work best for you

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