Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Love Your Child More Than You Hate Your Spouse

When you are going through divorce, it can be exhausting and stressful. You can get caught up in fights with your spouse and lose sight of how the fighting affects the children. Children are terrified when they see their parents fight. Parental discord can be particularly stressful on children with disabilities or special needs. When you feel yourself getting sucked into conflict - with your spouse during the divorce, or with your ex after the divorce - keep repeating this mantra to yourself:

"I Love My Child More Than I Hate My Spouse/Ex"

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