My mum and dad have just announced they are separating after 27 years together. 3 of my siblings and I are adults, however, our youngest sister is only 11. Dad told her this arvo that him and mum were separating and she didn't seem bothered but when mum got home and started packing her stuff to move out tonight, my sister became hysterical and extermely upset. I'm wanting to know what's the best way to support her. I'm not sure what to say to her (because I undertand why mum and dad split and she doesn't). I live with my own family so can't be there for her 24/7. Is there any books that she could read?
How can I help her understand that mum and dad don't love each other and never will again?
Parents divorcing
Parents divorcing
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Reassure her that's she is still loved very very much. Make sure she knows its not her fault. Try to tell her that its better to be raised in 2 happy homes then 1 unhappy home. And tell your parents to get some counselling for her now cause I was a young teen and the youngest of 4 when my parents separated and its hard to cope on your own. Even with family and friends around it still feels like a lonely world.
Look into the interrelate centre it has a lot of books and helpful in these kind of situations