Preparing for Divorce in Mississippi: Step 11 - Get yourself mentally prepared
Step 11 – Get yourself prepared mentally for a divorce
Working off the last step, you also need to protect your emotional health. If you have not already done so, you should look at forming a relationship with a therapist or counselor. Divorce is one of the most stressful events in your life. Don't go through this alone.
If you are not comfortable talking about your problems with a professional, then make sure you have some solid family members or friends you can lean on. Shore-up those relationships if needed. Don’t look to your attorney for this help. While your attorney should be able to recommend a counselor for you to see, your attorney is not a mental health specialist. Rely on mental health professionals for your emotional needs and let your attorney handle your legal needs.
More importantly, if you have children, find a professional counselor who can help them through this process. You will need to be discreet in your search until you have informed your spouse of your intentions, but you can do some homework on therapist/counselors who specialize in treating children in your area. There are lots of resources available; it just takes a little work on your part.
Finally, you need to go into a divorce with the right mindset. Whether you are the one filing or the one responding to a divorce complaint, a divorce is not a place to “get even.” Rather, this will only cause both you and your spouse to spend lots of money on attorneys and could leave permanent emotional scars. Rather, review my previous post on the 7 Steps For a Better Divorce.
