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This section will help you to better understand your parents' separation. For some young people this can be an okay time and they might feel relieved. For most young people, however, this time can be really tough, especially when they don't understand why it is happening or what's going on.

It is important to understand that when your parents separate 'IT IS NOT YOUR FAULT'. Click here to read more.
What are the adults talking about? Many children and young people are confused about what is happening when their parents separate and may hear words they don't understand. Click here to go to 'STRANGE WORDS' - in this section we explain the meaning of words that parents and others use during a separation.
"THE CHILDREN'S BEST INTERESTS" is a phrase you may hear from your parents or others - but what does it actually mean? Click here to find out more.

It's not your fault Strange words, what they mean Loyalty conflicts No contact with one parent Positive things that might change Other things that might change Keeping in touch with both parents Loss and grief Different emotions Dealing with stress Talking about your feelings United Nations Convention Special rights DV - what does it mean? Your parents hurting the other You being hurt Things to help you feel safe Friends being hurt Restraining Orders How to tell someone Bullying Coping with the changes Things to help get organized Questions More questions! Alcohol and you Body Changes Money Moving out Family and friends Parents using drugs	This section will help you to better understand your parents' separation. For some young people this can be an okay time and they might feel relieved. For most young people, however, this time can be really tough, especially when they don't understand why it is happening or what's going on. It is important to understand that when your parents separate 'IT IS NOT YOUR FAULT'. Click here to read more. What are the adults talking about? Many children and young people are confused about what is happening when their parents separate and may hear words they don't understand. Click here to go to 'STRANGE WORDS' - in this section we explain the meaning of words that parents and others use during a separation. "THE CHILDREN'S BEST INTERESTS" is a phrase you may hear from your parents or others - but what does it actually mean? Click here to find out more.
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