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Telling the children about your impending divorce is always a fragile, emotional conversation. The general rule is both parents tell the children together, refer to the decision as mutual and assure them that they are loved and their lives with continue with limited change.
However, when facing a high conflict divorce, such advice may be unwise and even dangerous. If you are expecting your high conflict ex to blame you, create undo chaos and emotional overwhelm and catastrophize your choice, telling the children together may not be in their (or your) best interest.
Listen as Karen walks you through another, one that you don't typically hear and that may resonate as safer and more aligned with your reality. Journey Beyond Divorce Resources mentioned in this episode:
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Telling the children about your impending divorce is always a fragile, emotional conversation. The general rule is both parents tell the children together, refer to the decision as mutual and assure them that they are loved and their lives with continue with limited change.
However, when facing a high conflict divorce, such advice may be unwise and even dangerous. If you are expecting your high conflict ex to blame you, create undo chaos and emotional overwhelm and catastrophize your choice, telling the children together may not be in their (or your) best interest.
Listen as Karen walks you through another, one that you don't typically hear and that may resonate as safer and more aligned with your reality. Journey Beyond Divorce Resources mentioned in this episode:
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