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What's happening at home?

Making sense of things going on.

Last updated 29 April 2025

Hey, I know this is a tough and confusing time for you.

You might be wondering why your family is going through this. There are many reasons why some parents separate or divorce. Usually, it’s because one or both are unhappy in the relationship, or their feelings towards each other have changed. 

Sometimes, even after they have tried their best to make things work, they are still unable to resolve their problems or differences together and believe they need to be apart to make things better. 

But here’s something important to know:


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Divorce is never an easy decision for anyone.

It is usually the last resort when everything else has failed due to differences and unresolved issues between parents. This doesn't mean your parents don’t care about you or love you anymore. It simply means they have differences or issues that make it difficult for them to live together.

This doesn’t mean they don’t care or love you anymore. It’s just that they have differences or issues that make it hard

Your parents still love and care about you.

They are still your mum and dad – the same ones who have cared for you and been there your whole life. What’s changing is their relationship with each other, not their relationship with you.