My Husband Told Me That He Wants a Divorce.

Gathering information will help you begin to deal with the emotional and practical aspects of your divorce. There's pertinent material readily available on the Internet, in books and from seminars. Talking with experts and others who have had similar feelings will help clarify your experience. Evaluate your strengths and the resources that have helped you through difficult times in the past. When have you been on your own and able to count on yourself? How have you faced other challenges head-on? As you become more aware of your abilities you will find ways to apply them and, in the process, build resiliency.

Right now, you need to take care of yourself - whether that means consulting a lawyer about your rights, having your children see a family therapist, discharging your emotions through exercise – or all of these. Relying on the love of family and the support of friends can make a world of difference in how you handle this unwanted transition in your life. As your first step, begin by putting one foot in front of the other. Before you know it, you will have the momentum you need to keep going. And by trusting yourself, you will have the courage to work your way through the healing process, one step at a time.