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By Cathy Meyer, About.com Guide to Divorce Support

Divorce is Like a Death in The Family

Tuesday July 24, 2007

From: Lee Ann Newton

When each of my three sisters divorced, my mother made the same comment. “Divorce is like a death in the family.”

Holiday gatherings are no longer the same, the dynamic has shifted and everyone must adjust. Human beings are designed for relationships, whether it is that of a friend, lover, parent or child. When those relationships end, the deep roots are not cast aside with the signing of a court document. It often takes months or even years to truly...read more

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