{"id":219924,"date":"2023-11-30T17:26:23","date_gmt":"2023-11-30T17:26:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dominiclevent.com\/blog\/?p=219924"},"modified":"2023-11-30T17:26:23","modified_gmt":"2023-11-30T17:26:23","slug":"going-through-a-divorce-during-the-holidays-can-feel-like-a-punch-in-the-stomach","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dominiclevent.com\/blog\/going-through-a-divorce-during-the-holidays-can-feel-like-a-punch-in-the-stomach\/","title":{"rendered":"Going Through A Divorce During The Holidays Can Feel Like A Punch In The Stomach"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Going through a divorce is one of the most difficult life transitions a person can endure. Worrying about finances<\/a>, the kids<\/a>, and becoming a single parent amidst the intense emotional pain of the breakup can feel daunting, hopeless, and exhausting. If that isn\u2019t hard enough, try going through a divorce during the holidays!<\/p>\n

Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year\u2019s and all of those December parties and get-togethers you feel pressured to attend can make you feel like you\u2019re getting punched in the stomach every day. In other words, you might be saying to yourself, \u201cHow am I supposed to be festive, jolly and fun-loving when all I want to do is lie in bed and cry?\u201d<\/a><\/p>\n

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\"Cherie<\/a><\/p>\n

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The answer is, not only can you get through the holidays, but you can actually enjoy them, and no, I\u2019m not saying you have to fake it.<\/p>\n

Here are four pieces of advice for those going through a divorce during the holidays:<\/h2>\n

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1. Accept that the parenting schedule is what it is.<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>In most parenting agreements,<\/a> moms and dads take turns being with the kids for the holidays. So, as a newly separated parent, let\u2019s say this year, the court has ordered that your soon-to-be ex will be with your kids on Christmas Day. Most likely, this is the first Christmas Day of your kids\u2019 lives that you won\u2019t see them. Can you say devastating??<\/p>\n

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But while a scenario like this is upsetting, I promise you will be OK. My advice is, have Christmas with them on another day. Opening presents, singing songs, and having a nice dinner with family and friends doesn\u2019t have to be on the actual day. In fact, it doesn\u2019t even have to be on Christmas Eve. Make plans in advance to celebrate Christmas with your kids. Any day in December is acceptable! They will remember it the same as if you celebrated on Christmas Day. Also, if your kids are headed to their dad\u2019s (or mom\u2019s) place, please don\u2019t cry and get them upset. Support them and reinforce what a wonderful time they are going to have, and that you are going to be just fine.<\/p>\n

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\"Miller<\/a><\/p>\n

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