There are lots of people around you who can help you cope with your parents’ splitting up. Sometimes, just talking to a friend can help a lot, especially if your friend’s parents have also split up.

You can also talk to an adult you trust, like

• a relative (an aunt or uncle, or your grandmother or grandfather),
• your teacher,
• your school counsellor or
• your family doctor.

These people can help in the following ways:

• just listening
• helping you put things in perspective
• suggesting things you can do to make things better
• connecting you with other people who can help