I think that's great advice Katie. I thought my world ended when my ex and I split up, but oh my, if I only knew what my future had in store for me, I would realize that something are just for the best..........at least in my situation.
I understand what you are saying, but this is actually one of the things I've been reading about that causes extra stress on adult children of divorce. You see I have a very full life, I work full time, I'm in school part time for my masters degree, and I volunteer at the cat shelter. I actually had to take a day off work this week to have a moment to myslef. Every moment of every day of my life is full, so the extra stress has me ready to just pull out my hair. I love my parents, but as I said I'm very busy. I have been trying to encourage my mom to get involved with divorce support groups. I do know what your saying, but I'm so stressed by this right now it's not even funny.
Ah, I understand. This is going to sound bad, but I in no way shape or form mean it as such, I just can't come up with any other way to word it: but you're basically worried that now that your Mom doesn't have your Dad she'll be soaking up every spare minute you have? in keeping her occupied and helping her cope? Yeah, I can see how that would be super stressful when you already don't have time to breathe. All i can say for that is, it's a good idea for the support group or even get her involved in dance classes or something like that. Does she have any good friends you can enlist?
