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We’re so excited to announce the launch of Split Happens! Split Happens is a new digital support space for young people affected by parental separation, created through a collaboration between Your Direction’s deep expertise in helping young people navigate and rise above family breakdown and amicable’s innovative, tech-enabled approach to separation. Why Split Happens exists…

Separation and divorce are difficult experiences that affect parents and children. The impact on children can be reduced if parents can quickly find a way to parent collaboratively together as separated adults. (Please note that where abuse is a factor, professional support may be required to make safe and appropriate arrangements for children.)  High-conflict separations…

How Separating Parents Can Honour Children’s Rights Divorce is rarely easy, especially when it involves children. The focus often shifts to legal, financial, and practical arrangements — critically, the voices of children can easily be lost in the process. Parents often try to protect children from conflict by leaving them out of important conversations, but…

Surviving Heartbreak After Your Parents’ Divorce When your parents’ marriage ends, it can feel like the ground underneath your feet has cracked open. Even as an adult, their divorce can stir up emotions you may not have expected, like grief, anger and confusion. Your parents’ divorce might even make you question your views on love,…

Divorce and separation are life-changing events, not just for parents but for kids, who often have little say in the process. While legal frameworks in the U.K. recognise the importance of child welfare, there’s still a need for a stronger shift toward a truly youth-centred approach — one that actively considers the emotional and practical…

If you, like me, grew up in a household where dysfunction was the norm. Whether it was constant conflict, emotional neglect, or a lack of healthy communication, you understand how deeply it can shape your sense of self and influence your relationships. The new year is the perfect time to make a conscious effort to…

Christmas is always presented as the most magical time of the year in movies, marked by festive traditions, family gatherings, and happy couples. However, if this is your first Christmas amidst a separation, it can also be a time of immense stress, confusion and heartache. The pressure to create a ‘normal’  Christmas for your kids,…

If you’re a child of divorced parents, you may feel like nobody truly understands what you’re going through. Family breakdown can be a tough, often isolating experience. Even though it’s common, it’s rarely discussed openly.  What is Family Breakdown? Family breakdown happens when the relationship within a family becomes strained or fractured. For you, this…

Whether or not you celebrate Christmas, the holiday season can be tough for anyone with divorced parents. For years, just hearing the word Christmas would bring up a lot of anxiety for me. What was once a time of family, and joy had turned into one synonymous of brokenness and dysfunction. I remember writing in…

Divorce can shake up every aspect of life, and the relationship you have with your mom and dad is no exception. It’s normal to feel distanced or unsure about how to navigate your connection with each parent after the split. While this time can be emotional, it’s also an opportunity to rebuild and strengthen your…