Visual
Mom and Dad version
Parents version
Story
My parents are getting a divorce.
Divorce means they are no longer married to each other.
Divorce is not my fault.
Now they live in different places. Sometimes I travel in between.
Change is hard.
I can ask my parents questions. They will try to answer them.
Sometimes I feel strong emotions like angry, sad, worried, and confused. It is ok to feel all of these emotions.
When I am feeling strong emotions, it can be helpful to use coping strategies like coloring, spending time with friends, or listening to music.
It can also be helpful to talk to a trusted adult or a counselor about how I am feeling.
Even though my parents are no longer together, it is important to remember that they still love me.
Resources
Divorce: Helping a Person with Down Syndrome Through the Change
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