Some very good friends are getting a divorce. The teenaged child is struggling in school and sports but outwardly is faking it in front of extended family that he is ok…not really saying much of anything, just allot of nodding and smiling. Do kids that young even have the capacity to know how to process such mixed emotions that they must be feeling? Does anyone have advice on how to approach or help this kid? #divorce
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Don’t know about a teenagers capacity to process complex emotions but you can’t go wrong with lots of hugs and affection. Create a safe space for them to express themselves without judgement. Then give out more hugs and affection.
My parents are divorced. My dad makes me uncomfortable and I get angry allot.