Recently my house that I’ve lived in for my entire life has burned down and my family has moved multiple times since from house to house never actually settling down again. My parents got divorced soon after and I learned that it was because of an affair my mother had had with my soon to be stepdad not to mention I live almost completely full time with my mother so I see the man that ruined my parents relationship on almost a daily basis. I’ve read through a lot of posts and thought it was time to tell mine no matter how insignificant it might be compared to others I have read. I have been very depressed since the divorce and all. Today my family went on a hike up into some mountains we got to where we were next to a huge cliff and I had the desire just to jump and end it all this was the first time i’ve ever had this desire but I’ve decided to wait for now and see if everything settles out alright. Ive never cut myself before but i had to try hard to stop myself last night as i was almost needing it. I don’t honestly know why I’m so depressed but I am and I can’t help it. I guess that was it for now. Thanks to any who read this.
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Hi, wgjoneswy.
I’ve got no personal experience and not much insight into the effect the divorce of your parents must be having on you.
I can only imagine that you might be feeling quite anxious, quite unsettled, as the structure, the foundation, that was in place when your mom and dad were together, may seem quite unstable, now that they are apart. It can even be quite a traumatic experience, making the transition, to try and adapt to this new situation. I hope your mom and dad are at least trying to reassure you of their love and commitment to being there for you and providing you with a dependable structure – a healthy environment for you to live in.
From what you write, it may be that due to the hurt and conflict between them, that they are not paying enough attention to making sure that you’re alright. It’s a sad reality that people divorce a lot, creating a lot of hurt and emotional turmoil for children.
You’re struggling with this – it was good for you to write out how you’re feeling. If possible, perhaps also talk to a counselor (at school perhaps), as well as with your parents, to tell them that you’re really struggling to cope with the situation, which is understandable; that’s quite a lot to handle, particularly if your parents are in such conflict, and perhaps making you feel as if you have no solid structure. But please try to hang in there, find stuff that you like doing that helps you cope, while also receiving support from others. Keep safe. Take care.