Women2Women - Summer 2018 - 8

"Once we both got over
the fear that the other
person was going to run off
with our daughter or do
something to prevent the
other person from seeing her,
we could move forward with
a child-focused arrangement."
-Vanessa Wanshop

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the brunt of what happens to us in life, and it's important to
remember that you have people in your corner who will keep
you from going over the edge. Camille Stock shares, "I make
a point of reaching out to other women who I know are going
through a divorce to be a support system. We all need to lean
on each other and let these women know they will get through
this time in their life."
Aside from friends, it will also be essential to seek out professional support for yourself and any children who may be going
through this with you. Children are equally as impacted by
divorce as you are. The stress of their parents no longer being
together can cause children to act out or pull back. During
these times, it is important to remain focused on your children,
regardless of how you feel about their other parent. Co-parenting
is difficult because it requires both adults to focus on the child
or children and what their needs are. Vanessa Wanshop shares,
"Once we both got over the fear that the other person was going
to run off with our daughter or do something to prevent the
other person from seeing her, we could move forward with a
child-focused arrangement." Professionals can help you and
your children deal with the emotional impact and feelings of
sadness and loss that they are struggling with and may not want
to share with you. Your friends will be great to help you through
the day to day, but a professional will be able to help you craft
the path to your new normal.

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"you feel like you are not the best
parent for your children because
you, yourself, are lost. It is best
not to isolate yourself at this
time. Seek professional help, lean
on family and friends for moral
support or anything they have to
offer, from keeping you company
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