Fear and Action
“When you’re frightened don’t sit still, keep on doing something. The act of doing will give you back your courage.” Grace Ogot
Are you paralyzed with fear about the end of your marriage? Are you feeling completely overwhelmed at the thought of divorce? Are you fearful about your future and your children’s future?
These are all very normal reactions to divorce. Divorce is not easy. It causes an incredible amount of anxiety and fear. Your life as you’ve known it is changing and that can be very unsettling. You’re concerned about finances and debt. Will it be workable having two separate households? How will the children get through the process? Will you and your spouse be able to work through your differences and be able to co-parent after the divorce?
Some people may wallow in the anxiety and fear and thus take no action. They will let the fear grip their life so hard that the thought of action is totally overwhelming. They will not be able to move forward as long as they stay in that place.
Taking some action will give you the strength and courage you need to move on to a new life. You are stronger than you realize if you look deep inside to your soul. Lean on others for support and move from this core strength to take action and you will be able to move through the process to a better life.
Mediation is an option to consider as way to resolve your differences and separate your lives. It can provide you with an avenue to communicate about your property and assets and most importantly, about your children. Working with a Mediator, moves you through the process more efficiently with less stress and less cost. It can be a very positive action to take when faced with the fear and anxiety of divorce. It will move you forward from conflict to resolution and new life.
