When you decided to exchange vows on your wedding day, divorce was not the end picture. As such, it’s understandable there can be many emotional challenges as you consider and pursue the conclusion of your relationship. Feelings like anger, grief, confusion and even guilt are normal and can be stirred up with ease. But there are a few things you can do to navigate these emotional challenges during your divorce.
Despite the far-ranging span of emotions you are certainly feeling, let’s take a look at some of the ways you, in companionship with good legal representation, can mitigate this emotional stress and find the right approach and support you need.
Emotional Duress and Divorce
First, it helps to understand emotional duress and its relationship to divorce. The end of a marriage represents the loss of a significant relationship. Whether you’re experiencing grief because of the loss of companionship, security or the future you envisioned, it’s understandable to feel rejected, resentful or frustrated as a result. These feelings can escalate when the separation is contentious, unexpected, or children are involved.
Ways to Cope
Recognizing that emotional challenges are a natural part of the divorce process is the first step toward managing them. However, recognizing they are natural does not mitigate the undertaking of a divorce proceeding. Here are three strategies we recommend for coping with the emotional stress of divorce:
– Seek emotional support: surround yourself with trusted friends and family members who can offer emotional encouragement. Counseling or therapy can also help you process emotions in a healthy way and give you a much-needed outlet.
– Focus on self-care: divorce can take a toll on both your mental and physical health. Don’t forget to maintain regular exercise routines, proper nutrition and sufficient sleep to mitigate the effects of stress. Don’t forget activities that bring you joy, either!
– Communicate with your attorney: your legal team will handle the logistics, so don’t hesitate to share concerns and ask for guidance. A skilled divorce attorney can take some of the weight off your shoulders by guiding you through legal aspects of your case and keeping you informed about options.
The Role of Legal Representation
Working with a compassionate, experienced attorney can ease feelings of confusion or stress on top of the emotions of the divorce. Not only will a good divorce attorney help you understand everything from a legal standpoint (and work toward the best possible outcome), but their role will help you focus on healing, moving forward, and reducing emotional stress.
Divorce is an emotionally challenging life event, but there are ways to navigate a divorce with strength and resilience. We welcome the opportunity to communicate why the Law Office of Kaye M Alderman is the right partner for you during this challenging time. Contact us today. We’re here to help!
