They say that emotionally and mentally, getting over a divorce could take years. It doesn’t matter if you were married for 30 years or three, and it doesn’t matter if you asked for the divorce or if you were blindsided by the divorce. It can be a devastating moment that can leave you feeling lost and unsure of yourself for a long time.
Our team of attorneys at Christman | Daniell Attorneys isn’t going to pretend getting past this significant life hurdle and the emotions that naturally come with it will come easy. These things take time. But we promise you that life does exist after divorce.
Here are 3 effective ways to heal yourself emotionally after divorce:
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Take some time to get to know yourself again
When someone has been married for as long as you have, they often can’t or don’t want to remember what life was like before. In many ways, being married has become part of their identity. And there’s nothing wrong with that unless the day comes when you get divorced. During times like these, you must get to know yourself again. Remember who you were before marriage and what you enjoyed most in life and find ways to pick up where you left off.
To get started, consider asking yourself these questions. Then, start small and build from there.
- What do I like to do?
- Where would I like to go?
- What are my hobbies that I can now do more of?
- What makes me really happy?
- What would I like to achieve next?
- Who among my friends would I like to see more of?
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Lean on your family and friends for support.
Divorce is a life-changing event that very few people know how to cope with at first emotionally. So why try to tackle those emotional challenges alone? Resist the temptation to shut yourself off from the world and instead seek support from those who know and love you the most. Your kids are a great place to start, especially if they’re older. Your parents, siblings, and childhood friends … these are people who can ensure you feel loved, valued, and never alone.
If necessary, seeking help from a counselor or clergy member can also be beneficial as you work through your deepest struggles.
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Allow yourself time to grieve.
Seeking support from friends and family is a great way to stay busy and surrounded by laughter and positivity. But this does not mean you should ignore your feelings and refuse to give in to weak moments. Divorce is hard, and no one expects you to get over it in a matter of a few days or weeks. Allow yourself to grieve and explore your feelings constructively. Doing this helps you grow and mature and will almost assuredly benefit any future relationships you may have.
Although it is not easy, our attorneys are committed to supporting and guiding clients through marital discord and crisis. We have a unique and refreshing approach to the often turbulent and emotionally stressful disputes arising in the context of divorce, child custody, and other family law cases. Our firm anchors its representation and legal advice in principles and philosophies that focus on the long-term best interests of children and families. We offer services ranging from mediation to child custody to client advocacy in a divorce action. Our mission is to provide our clients with long-range perspectives and outstanding legal advice that help them rebuild their families after marital dissolution.
Christman | Daniell Attorneys’ primary goal is to protect our client’s interests, equip them for a difficult journey, and deliver skilled and legal advocacy and advice.
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Looking for family law services in Collin County, Texas? Christman | Daniell is your premier choice. With years of experience and a deep understanding of the legal landscape, our skilled team is dedicated to helping families navigate complex legal matters. Whether it’s divorce, child custody, or adoption, trust Christman | Daniell to provide compassionate and effective representation for all your family law needs throughout Collin County.
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