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ONE: Lean on your parents. You may be thinking that it isn't their problem, or maybe you have experienced tension with them since your divorce. Regardless of the details of your divorce, your parents' role as parents don't change. Even if they disagree with what has happened, they still love you. That will never change. They should be helping you through this tough time in your life. It's not over-stretching to request that they help you by watching the children a few times each month so that you can refreshen your Self which will let you continue to be the best mom or dad you can. I suspect if you discussed this with them, they'd agree with me. TWO: Lean on your ex in-laws. Yep, you heard me right. Every situation is different, and they could possibly hate your guts for divorcing their son or daughter, but your kids are still their grandkids. I have a friend who's ex mother-in-law told her "You can divorce him, but you can't divorce me. I want to experience my grandkids." My advice is to use their help when you need to do every day tasks that would be just be easier and get done faster minus your kids, like grocery shopping or talking with your attorney. Just be straight and to the point. Tell them you could use their help. THREE: Lean on a good friend: Everyone has at least one, special someone that they can confide in. Who is that person that always has your best interest at heart? Who do you know that really cares for both you and your kids? Talk to them. They know your ex isn't helping you, so you can ask them for some much-needed help. If you don't ask for help excessively, they would more than likely feel warm and fuzzy when you ask them to help out, and your kids will have special time alone with their grandparents. And finally, just take some time to put a plan in action. We all feel better when we have something to look forward to. If you can sit down with some of these important people and make up some sort of schedule, you and your kids will benefit greatly! Then, your divorce won't be nearly as painful as it was before you asked, and, you'll have created that much-needed time for yourself. Article Source: http://www.articlewheel.com
Len Stauffenger's parents taught him life's simple wisdom. As a divorced dad, he wanted to share that simple wisdom with his girls. "Getting Over It: Wisdom for Divorced Parents," his book, is the solution. Len is an author, a Success Coach and an Attorney. www.wisdomfordivorcedparents.com
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