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If you've been through a divorce, please come in

My sister and her husband are on the road to divorce. She's not taking it too well, although she knows in her heart that it was coming. She's very, very emotional and understandably, can't really think straight when in that state.

Her husband told her yesterday that he wanted a divorce....sis was anticipating it being the other way around, so this is more of a blow to her. She had already been preparing herself for this by setting up her own account, getting copies of paperwork, etc. She didn't want to talk about it last night, so we hung up. Her husband called me today, saying she's crying uncontrollably and just driving around.

I really don't know what to do here...should I call her if she doesn't want to talk? How much space do I give her? We're very much alike in that we internalize our emotions, but I don't know how I would react in this situation.

If you can give me any advice and how to help her through this, it would be much appreciated. She's out-of-state, so it's difficult for me to be there for her long-distance.

Thank you.
SurveyBio updated 04/2011

Re: If you've been through a divorce, please come in

  • I haven't been through a divorce, but I definitely think you should call her! 
  • I have called her....I guess I don't want to seem overbearing?  I talked to her a couple of hours ago and she just seems closed off....I guess she's just letting it all sink in.
    SurveyBio updated 04/2011
  • She's in shock... just keep letting her know that you are there for her... that always helps.

    I can't give too much advice because I'm the one that did the leaving, so didn't go through this type of trauma like her.

    I hope that it all works out - I'm sorry she's going through this! :(
    Cruise Countdown Tickers
  • call and remind her that you are there for her. I think even if she pushes you away she would feel better knowing that you will still care and still 'wants' you to call. I wouldn't push her to talk but leave the door open if she does. It is very shocking, traumatic situation...even if you know it is coming. Your whole life is being turned upside down, one person you thought you could count on is abandoning you (even if you know it's for the good we all grow up in a prince charming world)...it's very emotionally draining! Huges for you both!
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