Divorce

If your parents or carers are splitting up it can be a distressing and upsetting time for everybody.

Them main thing you have to understand is that it is not your fault. Your parents will both still love you. After some time, and it could take a while, things will get better.

If your parents or carers are splitting up there are a few things you could try to help you feel better:

• Try talking to someone about how you are feeling. Sharing your feelings can make you feel a lot better
• If you don’t want to speak to someone try writing your feelings down in a diary - this can be a good way of getting things off your chest
• Speak to your parents or carers about what is really going on and what arrangements are being made so that you can spend time with both of them.

If you are affected by divorce or a family break-up then www.itsnotyourfault.org can provide useful information