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Seeking Someone Who Can Explain This to Me
Asked by E.M. from Sacramento
on April 7, 2008
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Im 15 years old trying to be my brothers mom because my mom is emotionally unable to right now, her and my dad are going through a separation and its really hard to ha...
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- Hang in there, sweetie! I know how hard it is. I was about your age when I would have to rush home to take care of my younger brother and mentally-disabled sister. ...
- Well sweetheart, it is definitely a difficult position you are in. I was 6 years older than my sister and because of that, I too was responsible for her a lot. It is...
- E. I have a cousin that was in your shoes and her she was raising 3-of her siblings and the oldest is 18 & still taking care of her since childhood with a little famil...
How to Help Children Deal with Separation
Asked by A.G. from New York
on January 17, 2009
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My husband and I recently separated. Although I moved out, we are splitting the responsibility of the children. I will have them Monday through Wednesday and he will...
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- Hi A., My husband I were seperated for 4 years and are now back together for over 3 years. I think you and your husband made a wise choice and are giving yourselves sp...
- Hi, you sound like you are handling the situation well, however, I would suggest that you see a counselor. A good counselor can help you with doing what is right for ...
- Sorry you and your husband have reached the point of seperating...hopefully one day you'll get back together. In the meantime I want to congratulate you and your husb...
Mom Seeking Advice After Seperation
Asked by K.M. from Los Angeles
on October 17, 2008
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I have been living with the father of my 2 youngest children and we recently decided that it would be best not to live together. We had a home and recently sold it in ...
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- Hello K.,I am so sorry to hear about your personal situation, Would you both be open to counseling?or if you belong to a church, speak to your minister. If all else fa...
- Hi K., You and your ex-partner might try renting two places in the same complex. One two-bedroom for a parent and the children. One studio or one-bedroom for the ot...
- GO, GO, GO, GO, GO, GO NOW. Without a formal custody order, you are free to do as you wish, but once you get the courts involved, you can be made to stay. I waited t...
Have Questions Regarding Separation and Child Support
Asked by J.M. from Detroit
on August 30, 2009
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Hello mommas!
My husband and I have been married for almost 10 years and we have recently decided to split- my idea since he has never really done much for me or ou...
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- You will have to go to the court and file a motion of temporary child support until you have an actual divorce. Hire a lawyer...if your husband has a job, they may ma...
- The MI child insurance will pay any bills going back three months from when you apply. I just went through this with my grandson so I know that for sure. Good luck to ...
- Hi J. M, My name is K. and I have been where you are now. I just want to encourage you in where you are right now. It is very scary and frightening for sure. The b...
When to Introduce New Boyfriend?
Asked by M.A. from Milwaukee
on August 29, 2009
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I have recently separated from my husband. He is not my sons biological father, but has been around since he was born. My son calls him "Papa", and they are very close...
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- There are several leading experts who will tell you that you should wait until your son is grown, out of the house, and on his own. Seems like a long time! So, hearing...
- I think that your concern for the situation shows that you are a great mom. Best of luck. You are aware of the situation and conscious that what you do affects your ...
- When you are married to your current boyfriend, that is the time he should be sleeping over at your house with your child around. Pretty simple.
Helping My Kids Cope with Dad Not Being Here
Asked by M.L. from Pittsburgh
on December 29, 2006
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My two chldrens father is going intot he army and I wanted to ask for some adviuce on how to help my kids cope with him not being around for 5 or 6 months. He leaves i...
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- Good Morning and happy new year M., I would like to give you my opinion on to how to help your little ones cope. First off allow me to tell you about myself, I am v...
- While my husband is not in the military, my brother was for 25 years. He went away on TDY's a lot, and he used to prepare things for his children when they were very ...
- My husband just got out of the Navy, we didn't have my daughter until he was a civilian but I spent 10 years watching other families with kids and how they coped with ...
Advice for How to Explain Parents' Separation to Kids, Ages 4 and 6
Asked by L.S. from Grand Junction
on March 12, 2009
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Just a simple, but painful question: What is the best way to explain my separation from my kids' father to a nearly 4 year old daughter and 6 year old son? We will b...
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- I'm sorry you're having to deal with this. Such tough decisions to have to make! I hope it all works out the way you'd like it to. This isn't about how to talk to t...
- I have been divorced two times so I am the last to judge but I do want you to know that I do support your decision. I have many friends who do not separate (mainly be...
- Just wishing you the best of luck. I'm sure this is terribly hard on you and I'm sorry for your pain.
Need Advice
Asked by L.L. from Memphis
on December 24, 2006
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my husband and i just recently seperated and are going through a divorce. it has been really hard on my 4 year old. how do i help her cope better?
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- My parents divorced when I was 10 and I will definitely say that the best thing you can do for her is let her know it IS NOT HER FAULT. Adults just make mistakes somet...
- Well, to be honest with you it is going to be really tough, but it is going to take time. I just went through the same thing 2 years ago when my daughter was 9, and s...
- My husband and I have been seperated since April. My son is 4 also. I could not afford the mortgage on my own and ended up moving in with my girlfriend. We have been t...
Separation Advice
Asked by M.H. from Albany
on May 30, 2008
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My husband and I are going to separate and I have no idea how to explain this to my 3 1/2 year old. It is going to be such an adjustment. I currently stay home with th...
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- i just want to say that my heart goes out to you as this must be very difficult. my son is 17 months and i am amazed at how attached he is to my partner, even though i...
- Dear M., I'm sorry you and your husband are separating, I have been there when my first 3 were 7,8 and 9. I know your little ones are young but they need to be told th...
- Hi M., I am sorry to hear that you will be separating. However, it is not your job to tell the children about the separation.You and your husband should find a wa...
Abdominal Muscle Separation
Asked by M.C. from Bangor
on September 28, 2008
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Have any of you mommies out there experienced separated abdominal muscles? My son just turned 11 months and my abdominal muscles are still spread about a finger width ...
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- I was hoping to see some responses also. I have 2 kids, the youngest is 10 mos and I also have this problem (also had 2 c-sections). It's been very difficult to get ...
- I too have this problem and was told and since have heard that no amount of exercise will fix this. I was told that a plastic surgeon can surgically close these muscl...
- Hi M. Yes I have them separated also and when you bend over it doesn't look so great.It looks a bit prune like.No matter how much exercise you do it won't change th...
