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"when my parents told me that things wern't working out and they didn't love eachother anymore, i didn't know what to say. I just cried really hard. i felt really confused too because i just couldn't believe that this was actually happening. i didn't want to believe it. I never got mad at them, but when they offered to comfert me i just pushed them away and got angry because it was like don't just try and be there for me now, or in these kind of situations, why don't you show me that you love me all the time. but i realize now that thats what i needed. I had some amazing friends to talk to about it and its better now. everyone is happier, my relationship with both my parents has gotten stronger."
--kailee, 14

"Actually...I was just a baby when it happened,so it's got me very depressed."
--Destiny, 12

"Dear Ai (11), I was only curious, how did Miyuki die?"
--LittleFish, 9

"Cassie, 12, you just need to act they way you want to act if you like a parents way of there attidude and perspective then ya you can try to follow in their foot steps but don't thik you have to act like one person Ôcause you live with them act the way they want."
--Sarah, 12

"My parents r getting divorced any advice?"
--Not important

"When I moved a lot of the kids in my new school had divorced parents for some reason."
--Emomuffinboy

"My parents split a long time ago but it's still really hard because I'm always getting into fights with my dad because of my mom. I love him but he hurt me by never really being there for me! I hope I can see him soon."
--Katie, 13

"I have been acting like my dad ever since 1st grade. What do I need to do to act like my mom?"
--Cassie, 12

"Got sad..."
--Cheyenne

"My parents got a divorce and then my dad got married again it was the worst thing that could ever happen. "
--Nina

"Dear myna it's supposed to be cry moap sob. "
--Undera

"Remember people: Your parents still love and care about you and will always. "
--Minnie, 11

"My parents aren't divorced..."
--Adriana, 9

"I just found out that my parents really have been divorced since I was born. Now I feel like I can't trust them anymore what should the reaction be?"
--Dylann, 10

"Well mah mom and dad have been divorced for 11 years and she been wit mah step dad for dat time but I really truly don't like it I mean I hardly see mah dad and when I talk bout him every one gets mad mah step dad says he good for nuttin but I want him in mah life doesn't that count for ne thang?"
--Don't worry

"When my parents were getting divorced my mom laid down all of her problems on me and thought I was some sort of therapist or fairy goddaughter who would just wave a magic wand and fix everything. Divorce stinks!"
--Kimberly, 11

"I was a little upset when my parents told me they were divorcing."
--Kyndyle, 11

"No but before I was born my mom married my half dad who already had a girl my half sis Christi. (he was divorced to her mom)then my mom divorced HIM after they had my other sis Michelle. Then my mom married my real dad and had me. Phew that was tiring....."
--Tess, 11

"I barley get to see my dad. Sometimes I get to see though, but I really miss him."
--Jacob, 9

"I'm new to this whole divorce thing and it stinks!"
--Anonymous

"Cry, move, sop."
--Myah, 8

"My mum and stepdad might be splitting and they been together for 8 years! My mum has also 6 kids but only 2 younger ones which are me and my sister. I can't imagine my mum being lonely all on her own, kuz I wud hate it. I just want to see her happy and if he don't make her happy then maybe they was not meant to be after all but it really does hurt. : (."
--Tiffany

"Divorce is like st! If you know what I mea and I don't have divorced parents but it ish like st! And if people shouldn't of married if dey were gonna get divorced in da same place and guyz cheaten like goin to clubs datz why I don't like playaz because dey play otha women when you are not around him same widd gurlzz! Itz juss fn bad!"
--Danx, 11

"My parents divorced when I was 3. I kinda understood because I remember I always wanted to go with my dad or mom. Now my dad married another woman. Her name is Linda. She and I are soo super close. She is like another mom to me. Then when I was 10, my dad and Linda divorced. This time I understood perfectly. She was like a second mom to me. And she still is. My mom married another man, which I guess it's fine. Even though Linda and my dad divorced last year, I still cry here and there. Now the court has made a schedule. One weekend I go with my mom, the next weekend I go with Linda, and the next two weeks I stay home. The it starts all over again. The only person who knows about this is my bf. But he lets me vent to him. So that makes me feel better. I hate divorces! =" (."
--Melanie, 11

"I was 5 when my mom and dad got divorced. I was in a BAD mood all day long when I went to school the next day my friends asked me what was wrong? I told them that my mom and dad got divorced. They did everything in their powers to try to cheer me up. When they told me they were getting divorce I ran into my room and went in my closet and doodled in the notepad my dad had given me. Now I am 9 and I still can't get it out of my head. I used to live in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Now I live in Memphis, Tennessee with my mom and 5 year old sister."
--Jamella, 9

"I ran to my room and cried my eyes out when my parent told me they were going to divorce. When my friends tell me that their parents are going to divorce I tell them that I am there for them and know what it feels like."
--Charlotte, 12

"I think divorce is just something that has happened and will happen again. It is hard to go through though."
--Carrie, 11

"I cried."
--Destiny, 8

"Hey, little dudes. Just chill, and you're going to be fine. Yo, my parents got divorced when I was 11. THAT was harsh, yo. So, chill. Aloha, little dudes, the surfs up!"
--Anonymous

"I was so crying and I got mad at them and went to my room and cried but I got over it and my mom got a boyfriend and his names cliff he's nice=]."
--Bianca, 8

"My parents got divorced when I was 10. I'm really glad they got divorce because my mom didn't deserve my dad. I know no one is perfect but what she did is unforgettable."
--Super_Freak

"Well, it's about my aunt and uncle Shane and Chandra, when I found out that they got divorced, I was sad because I knew that I wasn't going to get to see my cousins as much as I used to. And I was right. I think I see them once every year and a half. Bye!"
--Tesa, 11

"When my parents told me they were divorcing I ran to my room and didn't come out for a day."
--Trinity, 11

"Well when my parents told me they were divorcing I felt kinda happy because my dad cheated on my mom with my ex-best friend (she's 21) so I really wanted him to leave. But as time went on I imagined my life without him and that got me crying and I wished they weren't divorcing. But now and then I really am happy that they are."
--Gigi, 12

"Well my parents didn't really tell me that they were going to divorce (they haven't yet). It all started when my mom found a letter from my dad's girlfriend in his passport jacket. My mom told him to leave her and she wouldn't get the divorce papers but he said NO! He said he loved the girl and my mom. My dad was in debt so my mom told him she would give him a year so he could pay his debts so when they got divorced he would be broke. My dad did pay his bills but my parents still haven't divorced. It's summer and my dad want to take me to Colombia but mom said no 'cuz she's afraid I may never come back...I'm happy that they are getting a divorce even though it stinks I just want to be happy because to tell you the truth I cry a lot it's just that my mom doesn't see me because I want to be strong enough for her and me. The good thing about this is that I have three best friends (Ariana, Gabriela and Maria) who have comforted me in all that is happening."
--Gina, 12

"I cried."
--Ankit, 8

"My mom and dad got divorced when I was 3, so I didn't get that upset. But my mom doesn't even know where he lives! I haven't seen him in 9 years...: (."
--Anna, 11

"Well my PARENTS DIVORCED ON MY BIRTHDAY (REALLY STUNK) and I have been very depressed. And I am well...Emo."
--Meagan, 13

"My parents got divorced when I was 7 and it was horrible! It was EXTREMELY difficult for me but my friends were always supporting me and saying "It's ok". Then it got worse...2 years ago my dad got remarried to a lady who was mean...She had 3 daughters that were all older than me, they were really nice and none of them liked their dad but me and them got along really well. Then just last year they got divorced. T was horrible because I got to be really good friends with the girls. We are still good friends but now it feels empty in my house. It's just me, my dad, and my 16-year-old brother. And My mom is almost always drunk and therefore I almost never get to/want to see her."
--Kasia, 13

"If parents should divorce I think that they shouldn't tell you if you are sad at the moment."
--I feel sorry for u, 10

"I got really upset because the guy my mom was going to marry had really snobby kids and the guy was very boring unlike my dad who was all fun, but I found out that the kids were just upset because there mom had died and the dad was sad too."
--Lauren, 11

"When my parents told me I was having a party! When My friend told me I felt sad!"
--Sara, 12

"My parents got divorced when I was 2, so I don't really get that upset. Maybe ya'll could talk to your parents about certain times when you get to see the other parent. I go to my dad's house every other weekend, it works out fine for me."
--Izumi, 11

"Cry."
--Zarina, 11

"Ok so my parents have not gotten a divorce yet but yet are going to because my dad cheated on my mom. She found out she was in tears and got the divorce papers the next day. The worst thing is that he is a sheriff and on the swat team and cheated on my mom with some girl from work. He lied to her and said that my parents already got the divorce papers signed and everything...That's a lie."
--Jodee, 12

"I hope that my parents get divorced. They argue constantly. If they stay together, my mother will hurt my father!"
--Brynn, 11

"My mom and dad are getting divorced."
--Hannah Montana

"I hate divorce I want 1 family not 2! How could my parents do this to me?!"
--Kate, 13

"Divorce is stupid! Marriage is stupid it's all just one big lie. My parents promised! I HATE DIVORCE!"
--*Kate*, 13

"My best friends parents are getting divorced. It's kind of odd because I never knew they fought. I guess a lot of divorces happen behind the scenes."
--Trina, 13

"Hi. I don't like divorce."
--Lauren

"I tell my closest friend. I feel so sorry and scared. I said that we both are going through tough things and we both will get past this together! I'M SO SCARED! What will happen next. I hope it's not another mom or dad! What should I do?"
--Beyonce

"I HATE DIVORCE! It's not fair. I did nothing wrong. Why does this have to happen to me?"
--Bobio, 13

"When my mom told me that her and my dad were getting in a divorce, I went up to my room and sat and cried for a little bit and then started to figure out what was going to happen. But I think I got over the whole divorce at like age 9 finally. But believe me it really hurts."
--Alyssa, 11

"When my parents told me that they were divorcing, I just looked at them shocked. Then I started to cry. And the bad thing is that this is the second time I have to go through it. This is my stepmom and real dad divorcing. AND my stepmom was pregnant. Now my dad and Linda (my stepmom) are now officially divorced. They got all the papers and I guess got approved. My dad can see my sister every Sat. For 6 hours and every Wed. For 3 hours. Ever since the divorce, my dad and I have been having some problems. But whenever we talk about the divorce, I start to cry. It's really painful to have your parents to be divorced. Things will never be the same again with my parents. Never again..."
--Melanie, 11

"I was pretty young when my parents divorced. When they told me I shattered. Everything had seemed fine the week before, then, BOOM! They threw it at me. I had always thought I knew my parents were strong and united as one body. After the divorce was final, my dad moved to Australia (in 2005) and I haven't seen him since. He emailed us and said that he won't be back until 2010. It is kind of hard to think about how he wont be here for my first day of 6th grade, or my first date, but I know he is always there in the spirit. Just always remember to keep your head high and don't let anybody get you down. Just because things didn't work out with your parents doesn't mean it was your fault. Your parents love you."
--Olivia, 12

"I was three when my parents got divorced. It was hard on me a bit but I got through it. Now I rotate houses every now and then. My best friend supports me so I don't feel down!"
--Bryn, 9

"SHUT UP, Courtney 9. Divorce STINKS! When I found out I cried for hours. My Mom had to call the POLICE! I hate my dad he's sooooooo mean. Again...Divorce STINKS! @#$^&&."
--Margaret, 10

"My parents divorced a month ago and I HATE IT! My new step mom-to-be is a jerk. I mean she is the worst. I totally I hate her."
--Tiffany, 12

"My parents divorced 3 years ago. Little kids try and find someone to talk to not give advice, talk to. Someone who will listen. Trust me it gets better after that. I've been through it..."
--T. T

"Don't worry!"
--Anonymous

"The divorce is the reason I'm so sad right now. I feel like crying. Bye..."
--EMOgurl, 12

"My parents are divorced. My mom is dating this guy named Jack. He has daughter my age named Krystal. Me and Krystal get along perfectly! I hope we become stepsisters!"
--Kristina, 11

"My mom and dad have never been really divorced but they talk about it when I was six. I remember what it was like thinking about thoughts words going through me head. Everyone that has had to go through a divorce would know what I was going through. Still to this day they talk about it and it doesn't make me think about it because if they do then that will the best day in my life. Some of you say that I really don't mean it but I do mean it. It would stop the fighting and end my problems with stress (I think). I have so much stress that I think I could do something really stupid. I know my mom and dad both love me and I think they are still together because of my little brother Spencer who is two."
--Kailtin

"When my mom and dad said they were getting divorced I was very sad."
--Ashley, 10

"My father divorced my mother when I was just a baby. Now I live with my dad and stepmom. My mother lives with her boyfriend. I see my mother one weekend in a month. My stepmom Marie is cool but we have are moments..."
--Charli S.

"Well since I'm living with two dads (they adopted me when I was 9 years old) they gotten a Divorce before my 10th birthday. After two years or something they got remarried again when I was 13. So now I'm living in a on-off thing."
--DracoMalfoy

"I was crying for three weeks and my dad left to Utah."
--Sarah, 11

"My parents divorced when I was about 5. My dad remarried to a woman almost twenty years younger than him. Our relationship has never been the same. I am angry at him for hurting my mom, because he remarried and she still has not. When I was in first grade, my father got a new job in a completely different state. My mother decided to move to the new state also, so that my brother and I could spend time with both of our parents. We switch houses once a week. My mother and I have a very good relationship, but I don't think my father and I will ever fully understand each other."
--Alice, 13

"My mom and dad got divorce sad: ( but they are again! :) whooppeee hahahhaahhhahahahahaha."
--Bella, 8

"David (9), if you think your mom got a boyfriend soon listen to this, my dad had a girlfriend about 5 days after the divorce!! The divorce happened about 7 months ago and things still stink!!! I mostly live with my mom and I see my dad almost every weekend and vacation. Each parent makes the other parent seem like an evil and horrible person but I love them both. I hate having to choose sides and sometimes I need a place to get away from it all. I hope this will be over soon!!!!"
--Jessica, 11

"I really haven't went through a divorce or my mom or stepdad my mom and stepdad almost did they always threaten each other o I'm gonna get a divorce and my stepdad is the worst one!"
--Samantha, 11

"My parents are in the process of getting a divorce! And I hate it my dad doesn't want to go anywhere my mom is! Also my mom wants me to go somewhere with her this Friday but my dad wants me to go somewhere with him! It's so hard to choose help what should I do?"
--Bobio, 13

"My mom and dad has had many fights in the past but of course they've always made up. I've never in a thousand years thought this would happen. When I found out they were going to have a divorce, it hit me so hard. But I remembered, this situation isn't impossible. I cried for days, and I was all depressed in school, just walking silently during recess and staring out the window during class. Once I told my friends, they were all shocked because, they've seen my parents and no one had thought that this would ever have happened, and that's exactly what I thought too. At home, I used to sit in my room and cry to myself, it bugged me so much. Even though I am a happy-go-lucky girl, I'm very shy, so I couldn't just come out with everything I felt just to anyone. Once I got everything together, I talked to my sister first. She talked to me and comforted me and told me that it was the right thing to tell her because she also felt depressed. I talked to my mom and dad also, but it got all serious that it made me feel sooo awkward. I think the only person I could really talk to was my sister because, she knows me more than my parents, and she's seen my total opposite, depressed side so it doesn't really feel awkward, like it does with my other friends. Well, I got lots of support from my friends and even though they couldn't help, only they talked about trying to help me, I still felt the slightest happier because of all their effort. Well now I live with my dad, and I see my mom everyday because she lives in an apartment close to ours with her new boyfriend. I realized that feeling depressed, sad and even angry were normal feelings for me, but I know that one day I will get over this and get used to this new life of mine and that everyone does have happy endings. I know that some day, my dad, my mom, my sister and I will one day live happily ever after, even if my parents aren't together, because, everyone does have happy endings."
--HappySmiles, 11

"My mom and dad got divorced about 1 year ago and she got a new boyfriend right after that (like 2months after)."
--David, 9

"Hi I am Emily, divorce stinks I know but I am learning how to handle it. My situation was a little harder than others. My parents didn't sit me down and tell me. They got in a huge disagreement. My mum had to call the police. Dad totally took it over this time but I still love him. It was so hard."
--Emily, 9

"Ok, my parents married in July 1986, then they had me (I was born) in 1993. When I was like 3 my parents got divorced and I moved to Ireland with my mom and stepdad, they had a son, timothy and my stepdad already had 2 kids of his own. Then my mom filed for divorce 3 years later. And me and my mom moved to Scotland. My parents got back together (when I was like 6) then we moved back to Florida when I was 12. My parents separated again Jan 2007 (I was 13) - they have been separated for 14 months now, and last Saturday (march 2008), they finalized their divorce. The court made me move back to England with my dad and half-sister and his girlfriend - she's quite nice. My mom will be marrying her bf soon. So me, my stepmom (who's pregnant), my dad and my half-sister are moving to England, which I'm disappointed about, id rather stay here in Florida. But soon my stepmom will be having a son, she's calling him Jacob (were Jewish), and she already has a son, so well be a family of 6. I'll get to see my mom every summer, and holidays. So I'm excited about that. I was relieved that my parents got divorced last week ’Äòcos I'll get to have a new happy family and bcos they've been in the divorce process for over a year now. When I was 3, I didn't really know what was happening, but I cried a lot."
--Joe

"My parents got divorced 2 years ago since then my mom, stepdad, half-brother and sister, 2 brothers and 1 sister, stepbrother and I moved to Florida it's been better than ever."
--Chris

"When my parents divorced I was there and I didn't mind toooo much because now I have two fams and stuff but my dad lives in St. Johns and I live with my mom and Robbie my stepfather in Corner Brook also my step mother lives in St. Johns too. Anyways it is great but I wish half of my fam wasn't far away like they are."
--Anonymous

"My parents live mom dad we since got me twin sister Madine word 2."
--Bailey, 10

"My mom and dad divorced 2 years ago. I cry a lot. It was not easy to go to school. I did not eat a lot. But now my mom and dad are really good friend."
--Thisbeth, 9

"In 1998 my mom & my dad got a divorce I was 1 then my mom stared dating in 1999 talk to me for more in 3min."
--Keonte, 11

"My parents are in the process. Its just yell, scream every other night. I really couldn't stand it. My father is a strict person and blows his head off at anyone who doesn't obey him or contradict him. I was actually sort of relieved that my mom got a divorce. But we have to some way get my dad to pay for expenses after it's official. I still love 'I'm but he is really scary..."
--Tiffany, 12

"My mom and dad divorced 3 years ago. When I found out I thought it would not happen because they had told us that before and did not do it, but this time they were doing it and would not change their minds. I'm glad I can write my problems here."
--Alice, 9

"I was really sad and went to the bathroom to cry for like 3 hours! My parents just told 4 days ago. I'm still sad but I try hanging out with my friends more I try not to think about but that's hard!"
--Bobio, 13

"I personally haven't had any experience with my parents divorcing, but my best friend (who can remain anonymous) her parents split and she was just miserable, she got really depressed and she never did anything, she even quit the basketball team (which really sucked ’Äòcause she and I were the only good centers, and I couldn't be in the WHOLE game by myself) and I just prayed and prayed for her, and now she is pretty much back to normal. It still hurts, (for her) but she has learned to forgive and forget. GO CAVALIERS! Love Labron."
--Cavalier_fan1392, 13

"My parents are in the process of getting divorced, and it is hard, and I can sympathize with all of you. I never in a million years saw this coming. When my mom woke me and my sister up that day it was so scary, but what helped me is writing things down in a journal."
--Mimi

"My parents have been divorce for most of my life. But looking at this reminded me some. I don't have a farther with me. I have a sort of strict and my mom has the government looking for him. (doing a bad job of it) I haven't seen him since I was 4. I'm living in heck."
--Sarah, 10

"My mom and dad split up when I was 3 years old. Bet now I an 11 I want them to get back together but my mom got re-married to a guy named Brad when I was 4 years old and got a big brother named Bennett. And in 2005 I got my wish a little sister named Gracie. But I only get to see my dad every Sunday. That does not bother me as much as the different way Brad treats me to Bennett and Gracie. Brad normal gets me up at 9:00 on Sundays but he gets Bennett up at 9: 40! That is not fair to me! And when I hit Bennett he yells at me but when Bennett hits me he tells me it was an accident! Do you see what is wrong with the big picture! But Brad is nice to me so I can't complain..."
--Katelin, 11

"My parents have been divorced for a very long time, as long as I can remember, actually. Even though I see my dad every 2 weeks, when he drops me off at my house, It makes me so sad to think that I am not going to see him for another 2 weeks. I know my situation is better than some kids whose parents have divorced and one of them lives very, very far away from the other, and if your parents are not divorced, I guarantee that you that you cannot feel the pain of someone whose parents HAVE divorced."
--Em, 11

"Stay strong! Talk to someone you trust and know that you are not alone in your feelings! The Divorce will seem like an END in your life BUT it is not and you will get through it...Have faith and I will be praying for each of you."
--Anonymous

"My dad went on a business trip to London 6 months later I asked my mom when he was coming back...She said he was wasn't coming back. After that I was super sad I asked if they broke the answer was yes: (I didn't see him till x-mas day but when I found out I ran out my room and cried my guts out ( maybe even my lungs )."
--Crystal, 8

"To Be Honest I never knew both real mom and dad. So I was put in a foster care. But my Dad got a Divorce with my mom and I'm glad he did it. 'cause He's Mean to me when mom's not around."
--Cj

"My parents got divorced when I was 6 years old. When my mom told me they were getting a divorce I cried for a long time. I started staring off a lot in school and didn't pay attention to my work. I remember sitting in the kitchen with my mom just crying because we missed my dad. Me, my younger brother, and my older sister still see my dad every other weekend and we sleep over his house. We sleep in the living room on the couch, air mattress, or cot. It's a little uncomfortable but it's okay. My dad calls my house almost every day to check in on us and to make sure were not fighting with each other. (me, my brother and sister. ) I still miss him sometimes, so I'm glad I get to see him at least every other weekend..."
--Libby, 12

"I got mad and cried all day."
--Stephanie, 10

"Divorce can be really hard. And it's tough to go through but you'll make it! I promise, I did..."
--Steffanie, 13

"I was really mad! But I still get to see my dad a lot. I was really sad, and I thought to myself why is this happening to me? It also broke my heart. But now I forgive my dad."
--Ally, 10

"One of my aunts had a divorce because she wasn't married anymore..."
--Kaley, 9

"My parents are currently separated and have been for about seven months now. They are in the process of getting divorced. I loathe the situation, but look for the best when ever I can and try to help my little brother through is struggles as much as possible."
--Joshua

"My parents had a divorce when I was about 3 now my mum has a new bf that I hate he really annoys me but I'm too scared to tell my mum that I don't like him."
--Carla, 12

"I felt sad because my parents liked to fight a lot. Nearly everyday."
--Vamay, 12

"My parents aren't even close to divorce, but when they fight, I feel like they are going to. It's not serious or anything. Right now, I can't even possibly think of my parents divorcing."
--22tulip, 11

"My dad is mean to me. My mom and I have left home 5 times and keep going back. Every time we leave she tells me we are not going back but we always do. What if she takes me back again!?"
--Katy, 12

"It's not fun getting a Divorce because you love them to death. When they got a divorce I started crying for a long time. The best thing is that my mom and dad are living together again! And of course me to!"
--Bella, 11

"When my parents told me they were getting a divorce I went in my bedroom and cried. When my friend told me her parents were divorcing I told her to just talk it out with her parents and work it out with them."
--Jessica, 13

"It was a tragic moment."
--Sean, 10

"My parents are not divorced thank goodness. But every time they fight I think they are going to. What should I do?"
--Ashley, 11

"I was upset. But I guess it's the circle of human life. You're born, baby, toddler pre-k-collage. You get married, divorce (sometimes), get married again (not always) and then you die."
--Anonymous, 10

"My parents started the divorce process when I was 5 or 6 and it was official when I was 8. When my parents told my sister Kayleigh and I, we freaked and I ran into my room and locked the door. My sister ran out of the house and into town. We found her in the park crying in a tree."
--Josie, 11

"My parents are in the middle of a separation. My daddy cheats on my mom...She forgave him the first time but he did it again...I hate him...I can't even look at him now...It's like he doesn't love me and my brothers and sisters enough to even be honest with us...Marriage stinks."
--Lisa

"I Cried."
--TorresRoks, 12

"My parents have always said they were getting a divorce but, sometimes they laugh together and tell me they love each other. Most of the time they fight and it makes me want to cry I just wish they would stop fighting for me."
--Syniah, 11

"My parents divorced when I was only 2 months old so I didn't do nothing. They were only teenagers back then. I lived with my grandma most of the time because my mom ran away. I never knew my dad. When I turned 4 both of parents came back to see me and they were talking about marriage. My mom was pregnant and they finally got married. I went threw a lot in a little bit of time. Now that I'm 7 my mom tells me everything. My daddy spoils me and my brother Anthony plus our sister Jayla. My brother is 3 now and he is really bad. Now that I'm 7 they're on baby #4..."
--Amanda

"They might get divorced."
--Heather, 12

"No not at all."
--Lauren

"My parents divorced about 3 years ago. My dad was cheating on my mom while they were still married. It broke me and my mom's heart. I still get really frustrated about it. Don't get me wrong, I love my stepmom, but my stepsiblings drive me crazy. Divorce is SO annoying. You may think of it as an adventure because you have two of everything, but it's not. You do twice the chores and twice the arguing and twice the annoyance. You also forget everything at the other house. I HATE it and I just want my life the way it used to be."
--Katie, 13

"It was only a year ago. My parents called all three of us into their bedroom. My heart was beating so fast. We all sat on my parents' bed with Mom. Dad stood up and told us he was no longer in love with Mom. I remember my little sister sobbing. I stormed out of the room. I couldn't take it. I left the house to breathe for a bit but it didn't help. Although my dad changed his mind and they didn't' get a divorce, that image is still in my head. His words are still repeated in my head quite often. It's hard. Every fight and every argument makes me think they will get a divorce. I find myself crying a lot. It's hard."
--Casondra

"My parents are not divorced but I have 3 friends who's parents are I just...Be there for them and tell them if anything is ever wrong let me know they really appreciate it they are like my little sisters and I do not like anyone to hurt them."
--Veronica[anon], 13

"Well, my parents divorced when I was 3 months old so I didn't have to go through all the emotional stuff and plus and I don't even remember. But I do remember begging them to get back together because I didn't understand."
--Tam, 10

"After my parents told me, I went to my special place and stayed there until like 8:00 that night until my bro, Brad came and got me. I was so devastated. I spend all my free time there now, and I live with my mom, and get to see my dad on weekends. My dad got my bro, and that's the only sibling I have, so I get lonely all the time, my mom's usually out with her new boyfriend, and I'm left alone all night sometimes..."
--Danikka, 11

"I was about three when my parents divorced, so I don't really know how I first reacted to it. I do know that I'm glad they got divorced though. Being around people who fight a lot and don't get along would really stink!"
--Anonymous

"I hate the fact that my parents are divorced...They promised me that they would never ever get divorced...But look now...They got divorced when I was 11 (3 yrs ago). Boy does it crush your heart! Traveling from house to house is a pain in the butt! I hate divorce!"
--Harry, 13

"My parents get along FINE thank u and they don't want to EVER get divorced."
--*$ummer*, 11

"Well, when my parents got divorced, I was only 2 years old, so they didn't really tell me...But, when I finally understood what had happened I would talk to my sister about it...And she would help me get through a lot...Now I get along fine, and any time my parents fight over the phone, I just talk to my friends about it...:)."
--Anonymous

"Wow. I just read through this column and I feel bad for all of u. If my parents divorced, I'd cry every day (well not EVERY day but sometimes) And like I'd be so sad and well like be sad......."
--Summer, 11

"My little brother is 9 and is going threw my parents divorce and he is having hard times how can I help?"
--Makayla, 11

"My parents aren't divorced..."
--Frizzyfreak3, 10

"They said I had to pick to stay with my broke mom or go with my dads to my rich grandma's. I didn't want to make it harder for my mom so I went with my dad. He ended u7p leaving 2 days later with my uncle. He said he was going to work for some more money and he would be back in three days. Instead he never came back to Alabama he stayed in Arkansas. He is now engaged and I live with him but I am dying to get back to Alabama..."
--Anonymous

"This is 4 If I could change my name, I would -1. Keep my name forever! 2. My middle name 3. Keep my name forever! : -)."
--*$ummer*, 11

"A girl that I am really good friends with, that is in my dance/tumbling class is upset because her parents are in the process of getting divorced. I try to cheer her up, and get her to stop thinking about it, but I know that it's really hard for her to let this go...And I know that it will take time for her to get better. But, I just don't like seeing her like this. She is so much different. I hope that she feels better soon. (:."
--Jill

"My mama and papa got divorced before I could know. And it lives on!"
--Kenza, 10

"I want to be able to make a house and have a big family."
--Lacreecy, 12

"I do not think either has happened to me. If it did I would just stay calm and let them work it out."
--Kammi, 12

"My parents have not split up. They get along very well. I do not believe that they ever will split up either..."
--BusyGirl123

"My parents for one are not divorced. But my aunt and uncle are. Ok, so here's the story. My aunt and uncle got married and had a baby named Alicia. Then they had another baby named Alissa (weird spelling I know). And when Alicia was 10 and Alissa was 2, their parents divorced. So Alicia and Alissa told me how Alissa didn't really understand at the time, but Alicia cried a lot and got very upset with her mom and would argue and scream at her a lot. But they told me it took Alissa awhile for her to understand, and Alicia too. It took them like 2 years to finally let it go. Alicia is now working as a counselor at an elementary school in Massachusetts because she likes to help kids with their problems. And Alissa is in High School and wants to be an author. I know I just rambled on about my cousins but hey, that's what I know about divorce!"
--Ashlie<3, 12

"I was a little toddler or baby when my parents got a divorce. But now I'm not to blessent about it."
--Jessica, 9

"My parents divorced when I was 3. I never saw my mom, because she left when I was at a birthday party, with my great aunt Bethany. I haven't seen my mommy since. : (."
--Mary, 13

"My parents aren't divorced and they don't even fight at all. Together they had six kids, Stephanie Marie, Selene, Michael, Natalie and Miranda (twins), and Jessica Sarah. (My mom named Jessica Sarah from the opposite of Sarah Jessica Parker. ) I think if they DID divorce, my mom would take Stephanie, Selene, and Jessica. My dad would take the other 3. (Me and Miranda, Michael. ) But of course as I have said, they WONT get divorced. EVER."
--Natalie, 11

"My parents aren't divorced but my uncle that I live with in the summer is. When he told me I knew it was for the best because they were always fighting."
--Adrienne, 13

"No. My parents have stayed together my whole life. I don't think that they will ever get a divorce, and I am very thankful. To all of the kids whose parents may be getting a divorce soon, life isn't over. I know you guys will get through it. (:."
--BeachBumm88

"My parents got divorced when I was nine and I think it was for the best because they used to always fight. My sister Marissa thinks it's her fault they got divorced, but I don't think so. It was their decision. I see my dad on weekends and every other holiday, which is cool."
--Dan, 12

’ÄúMy mom and dad are divorced and it’Äôs the worst thing ever. My mom has bipolar and I live 5 hours away from her. I am really from Georgia but live in Tennessee now. I just went there for thanksgiving it was the hardest time to leave because my friend Alexis who lives in Georgia was there and we are more like close sisters so it was like leaving the best thing in life behind. Except the Lord is the best thing in everyone’Äôs life. God has really touched my life with all the really hard things I have been through.’Äù
--Greta, 10

"I was very sad and upset. Why were they divorcing? they were getting along just well and suddenly they told me that they were divorcing! I was embarrassed to tell my friends. I cried for an hour and thinking who am I gonna stay with. I wanna stay with both of them. I love both of my parents very much. I hate to see my parents broke apart."
--Autum, 11

"I have the saddest story in the world to tell right now. It hurts me to say it, but here it goes: my parents divorced when I was a baby. I know, heartbreak city right? and here's the worst part: I haven't seen my dad since march, 2006. My mom won't let me visit him. Someone plz help me. *is really crying while typing* : (."
--Destiny, 11

"My parents did not tell me they were getting divorced. My dad just walked out when I was only six. I did not know what to do. They are never getting back together. At first I cried. I threw my diary away, cause me and my dad would read and write in it. Then when I was seven I got a new one and talked to my friends. Now I feel better."
--Amy H., 10

"If you need help from this you can e-mail me cause I've been through a lot and you can trust me."
--Amy, 10

"My mom and dad got divorced when I was in first grade."
--Amy, 10

"My mom and dad are getting divorced. My "Dad" isn't really my real dad, but I call him that because I've known him since I was two, and they got married when I was three. My real dad I've only seen 3 times in my whole life, and he is nice, but annoying. My last name isn't even his-it's in my moms last name. It was such a romantic wedding when my mom and dad got married. I got to be the flower girl, even! When they got married, my dad had a drinking problem. He said it would go away, but in never did. They fought a lot when I was little, and I was able to hear them because my room was in the loft of our one room house in the country. Then, my little brother, Izaak, was born, and so my dad moved to the city to go to college again and get a new and better job. Pretty soon, we followed and moved to the city, too. The fighting continued, and my dads drinking problem got worse. One time my dad came home drunk, and my mom smelled it on him and got mad at him. He got mad at her and punched two holes in the wall. It was horrible. A year later, we moved to a house that we really couldn't afford, and right on the spot my dad quit college. More fighting came from that, but a year later, he kept drinking, but trying to hide it from us. My mom asked for a divorce, but he said that everything would be worked out, and that he would stop drinking, and so they didn't get divorced. Soon he got this great job, where he was moving to a different house every 6 months. Every thing seemed fine, and I was relieved he got the job because I thought that then it would be a happily ever after. I was wrong. Two months later, we went to a yearly party at a friend's house. My mom went to put Izaak to sleep, and fell asleep with him. When she got up, he was wasted, and the next week she said she couldn't take it anymore and filed for a divorce over the phone with him. It was terrible. Even though this makes it sound like my dad was the bad guy, and that it was all drinking, but it wasn't. I still LOVE my dad, and he is nice, but he just isn't the right match for my mom either. Life doesn't end in a happy ever after, like I thought it would..."
--Myia (pronounced Myuh), 11

"My parents are divorced. And when my mommy was here she would fight with him. And it would usually happened at bedtime. Then I heard my mommy yell: "WE HAVE BEEN MARRIED FOR TEN YEARS AND NOW THIS!?". And one time my daddy got so mad at my mommy he threw the desk chair into the wall. And the hole is still there. But all that happened when I was 10. And now my mommy lives with her mommy. And I live with my daddy. He got a new girlfriend. I really do like her. And every once in a while me and my brother get to see her. And she has a boyfriend. He is a bullfighter."
--Harmon, 11

"Ummm...Yah my parents got divorced when I was two and my friend's parents have been divorced since I was young..."
--Lindsey

"Beatriz: Same thing happened to me. I'm also glad it is over."
--Warriorcats lover, 12

"My friend Taylor's parents separated-just a few weeks before they got married. Taylor was born. Then 10 years later her mom got married to a new person. I'm happy for her."
--Marie-Eve, 10

’ÄúI hate not having a little sister to talk to or be close to.’Äù
--Tyler

’ÄúWhen my parents got divorced I was really relieved because my parents were fighting a lot and my mom was pregnant with twins. And it made everything a lot easier and my mom and dad were happier.’Äù
--Rosa, 10

"I think my parents will stay together but sometimes they fight a lot!!!"
--Ramya, 9

"I few months back, I was afraid my parents would split up, because they were fighting so much it gave me headaches. My mama actually ignored all of us for two days. And then we all were crying, and my mama was saying how she didn't know why she got married to my papa, and it was horrible. I hope it never happens again. : (."
--Beatriz (Nickname), 13

"I live in two houses and I'm in 6th grade and have a lot of homework. Sometimes I'll leave something at one house, go to the other, and not be able to do my homework. And my mom gets mad at my dad for the littlest thing. I hate it because my mom makes me feel like I need to make my dad the bad guy, but sometimes I feel like my mom is the bad guy. So if you get fed up with your parents like I do, I know how you feel."
--Jenna, 11

"OMG!! It is so hard. My mom got married like last summer to a guy that I hardly know. Now I go less to my dads because he works. My mom says I can't go outside my neighborhood after dark, I can't go out with boys, and my dad lets me do both. And guess what my mom is gonna have a baby. Help!!"
--Polline

"One time my parents almost got a divorce because they were fighting a lot and were saying that if this kept going on that they would get a divorce. But that was a long time ago. Now they are getting along very well and smoothly."
--Genny, 10

"When my friend said her parents were getting a divorce I felt sorry for her. Y'know it's really sad ’Äòcos her mother is in a cast. But they came to a special school program and looked happy so I hope every thing is ok with her family."
--Annie, 12

"Actually my sister who was 25 got married and my mom 45 who was pregnant got a big fight and my dad left the house. And he moved in to my aunt's house who just had nasty divorce was financially broke so he moved in. And my dad divorced my mom and married her. And my mom got married to his cousin. And my sis is looking for divorce as her husband wants to stay at home and have kids every year..."
--Lisa

"The only reason I didn't want my parents to split is because I didn't want a step mom or step dad. I think my mom is going to get married soon "That's what they{her and her boyfriend}say but I hope no. Plus he is in the army i don't wanna be an army brat. It's really tough{so I've heard}. They got divorced about two years ago, I was eight my brothers were two and four. When my parents got divorced they didn't act like it they acted like best friends. But when my mom found a boyfriend it was over some fighting parents again. I didn't like it. But when my mom's b/f went to Iraq her and my dad were best buds except for when he called. It's difficult going through this stuff. So if any of you have hard feelings for step dads or step moms I know how you feel."
--Hailey, 10

"My friends parents are in the middle of getting separated and she's not coping. She has 4 siblings, all a lot younger, and she doesn't want to talk to anyone. What can I do to make her happy?"
--Eliza

"My parents have been fighting for years, I am kind of relieved they r getting a divorce. But I'm upset because my dad wants to change but he is only doing that because he has nowhere else to go. He depends on my mum too much and doesn't want to move on. He has nowhere else to go. I feel sorry 4 him but I do want him to leave my family so we can be in peace."
--Sinead

"Well I mostly cried & cried."
--Brittany

"My parents spilt a couple years ago, but it actually made me feel relieved. They were arguing like, every night and it kept me up to all hours. However, now when they see each other, they never argue."
--ProudToBeIrish, 11

"I know how it feels because my parents almost got divorced. It must be pretty scary, but you have to understand that they're doing it because they don't have similar opinions."
--Hayley, 11

"I cried my eyes out!"
--I miss u

"I feel bad for everyone whose parents had a divorce because I know it can be very hard to understand why and how it happened. But remember: it is not you're fault. Once again, I am very sorry."
--Teresa, 10

"I love my parents dearly, but my mom was happier when daddy and her split. That was almost 9 years ago! I still remember it happing, wow. It was kinda violent though. Anyway, I know what ya'll are going through, and I feel the same way. I get to go to my father's house every other weekend. Good news is I still have a great dad, loving mom, and cool step-dad."
--Taylor, 10

"My mom and dad never got married. So since the break-up I've had to go back and forth for like 7 years. I hate it!!!"
--Terry, 10

"I hate my dad for always making me go over there!!!"
--Allie, 9

My parents have been together for 20 years and I cant believe that they can act so loving and put up a front and then not even sleep in the same bed. They are both alcoholics but I cant blame them for drinkin' because they both are always workin'. If they actually divorced I think we would be living in a box because they need each other financially...Idk. I cant stand this. I wish it would stop.
--Matt

Well I was five when my mom and dad got divorced. I cried, and I still do.
--Madeline, 8

Fallon: I can completely understand how tough this is for you. If possible, try talking to your dad. I dont know if that always works. I dont know how it is to have divorced parents or anything like that, but sometimes talking really does help. Dont be depressed about it, ok? Cuz Im telling you, even when things get bad, you cant allow yourself to get depressed. Just look up always. Try and be optimistic...
--Anonymous

My mom and dad have been having very bad fights for the past year and a half. For about 2 of those months, my dad was staying in a hotel. Just yesterday, my family was in our vacation home, and my mom decided to just leave, so I went with her leaving one of my sister's with my dad. I soon found out that it was because my dad was calling my mom names. Today, I heard them talking on the phone, and I think my dad said that my mom isn't the one for him because then she said, well then you're not the one for me. I just can't stop crying. I've been crying so much that I feel like I can't breathe. Im almost positive that they are going to get a divorce, and I don't know how to deal with it. For the past 1.5 years, I haven't felt like I have a home. I have a house, but not a home where I feel safe. I need help getting through this.
--Ashley

My mum and dad are getting a divorce. My mum is getting married to a guy named Danny.
--Vanya, 9

My parents arent divorced, but if they were, I would cry & cry & cry.
--Tessa, 10

When I was seven years old, my Mom had two job offers. Mom chose the second offer and my Dad got really mad because he wanted her to choose the first offer. My Mom and Dad had a really big fight and Dad went to live in a hotel twenty-five miles from my house. All that was in late November. Then, in mid-December, Dad knocked on the door. Mom was at work so my nanny, Ella, and I were the only ones there. Ella's really old so she was taking a nap and I was watching TV when I heard the knock. I quickly opened the door and Dad was there. Dad, " I shouted, Are you coming back? Dad smiled at me and said, Tell your mother we're divorcing. I felt as if I couldn't breathe. Divorcing? I asked. Yes, " he said. Then, he handed me some pieces of paper. Ask your mother to sign this, " he said. Ok, " I said. When I closed the door, I started crying. I turned off the TV and a few hours later, Mom had come home. She must've noticed my eyes were red because she asked me, Alicia, have you been crying? Yeah, " I told her. Then I blurted out, Daddy's divorcing. Mom took the news quite well. She signed the papers and on Christmas Eve, Mom and Dad were officially divorced. That Christmas was the worst Christmas ever. Mom's job was from 9:00 A. M to 8: 30 so I hardly got to see her in the morning and afternoon. On Christmas, Mom forgot to give me a present but she did tell me that she had a surprise for me on New Year. She was dating someone! I felt bad.
--Alicia, 11

I HATE IT! I HATE MY MOM'S AND DAD'S DIVORCE! My mom yells at my dad on the phone, dad has a girlfriend, I have a horrible stepdad, and my dad lives far away from us.
--Skater/combomaker, 10

My mom and dad are getting divorced and my Dad is in jail!!
--Vanya, 9

I dont want my parents to divorce because I want them to get along and be like the other families. But I dont get to pick, so if they want to they do it. My mom and dad dont live together. The reason why my mom and dad want to be divorced is because they dont get along and because my dad has another girlfriend.
--Emily, 9

I was really mad and cried.
--Kylie, 11

When my parents told me 2 years ago that they were getting a divorce, I tried to figure out exactly why. Then I realized that there was no actual why, as to how. But, Im ok with it now. Sure it's different, but I got used to it. I see my mom more often than I did before the divorce. (Mostly cause I live with her. ) But it also helped me get reacquainted with her since she started work.
--Stevi

I was really sad when my parents told me they were getting a divorce. I cried for days but now I stay with my mom and stepdad and sibs during the week all of June and all of July. My stepdad Jim is in a band thats on tour right now so Im staying with them all summer.
--Zoey, 12

When my parents told me they were getting divorce it made me very upset. When my dad moved out, he met another woman and it seems like they really like each other. It seems like he loves her more than me. My 16th birthday just passed and he forgot about it. His girlfriend's birthday was the day before mine and he bought her all these expensive presents but didn't get me anything. How do I deal with this? What can I do so that Im not so depressed every night?
--Fallon

THANK YOU FOR POSTING IT IML. I really like how you help people with their lives. Im so happy you made this website. Without it I dont know what I would do.
--Alexis, 8

When I found out that my best friend's parents were getting divorced, I was so sad for her. I will always be there for her when she needs someone to talk to.
--Ballerina<3, 13

Nothing, really, cause I lived in a country called Laos and my mom told me she was going to work but she never came back, and my dad didn't tell me. I never saw her until I was about 7 or 8 years old because me and my dad were moving to California when I was 5. Unfortunately she was in Illinois, so I still couldn't see her. When I first heard from her in the US I was going to visit her at the age of 7 or 8. When somebody else tells me that, I just tell them my story.
--Yannick, 12

My mom was going to get married to this man, but he thought he couldnt be a dad. I keep in touch by email. I was only 3 days old. Now I have a real dad and he adopted me when I was 8. Im happy...
--Anonymous

"1. My mom was going to get married to this person, but once he found out I was a girl, he didn't want me! He has something against girls. 2. When my friend was 4, her and her friends dads got in a car crash and died. 3. My mom never knew her real dad.
--Hanna, 10

I remember it very well. I was really sad because we just moved to a new neighborhood. A new school in a new city with a mean teacher. I didn't really have any fiends at all. Then I found out my parents were getting a divorce. It hit me like a bombshell. I thought the whole world was over. Then I learned I needed glasses. I went to the glasses place to get my glasses and then my mom asked me if I wanted to cut my hair and I said yes so the lady started cutting my hair and then she called my mom over and she told me that I had lice eggs in my hair! The only good thing about the lice was I got to miss school for a couple of days. 4th grade was a very good year and I made my best friend Alex. We don't see each other that much because the district changed schools but now as I think about it she is the only reason I survived it all! After the divorce, things leaked out about my dad. He didn't treat my mom right and my life sort of flashed back to when one time my mom was bawling her eyes out and I was little and trying to help her and my dad didn't let me. Now I feel I have to be split in half. I hate my dad. He has no sense of hygiene. I have to go to his stinky (literally) apartment every weekend. My mom remarried to the most wonderful man you could ever think of. I love him way more than my dad and my dad hates my step-dad. I have to keep seeing my dad for 6 more years and then I can get away from him! Most people either know someone that has gone through a divorce or they have gone through a divorce. I don't want to bring anyones hopes down, but I thought my parents loved each other and they said they would NEVER get a divorce, and looked what happened.
--Abigail, 12

If my parents DID divorce, I would always be mad at them. But I know they will NOT. Theyve been married for 13 years. So anyway, they wont and never will be. I love them too much to be divorced.
--Lilly 5210, 12

When Parents Fight: My parents have never fought. But on Monday night man, they fought! Dad Threw off my groove. Guys, that was so immature.
--Taylor, 10

My friend Marisa's parents got a divorce without even telling her. We talked about it during school and that made her feel better. My other friend held a sleep over just for Marisa. Her parents now are in other relationships with other people. Even though she wants them to be together, she thinks it's the best for them. If they would have stayed together they might have fought every day!
--Raynna, 10

When my mom told me that her and my dad were getting a divorce, I got so sad, I ran in my bedroom and cried myself to sleep. When I woke up, my older brother explained to me why and after that I felt very safe and happy because I knew my brother was with me and he felt the same. My brother is 14 and since that day we became very close. I go to my dad's house on the weekend, and my brother lives with my dad, and visits my mom on the weekends. Every time I get sad I think about how much better it is to not hear them fighting all the time.
--Kara, 9

I told her that itll be ok and she can talk to me whenever she needs me cuz Ill be right there to help her.
--Lauren, 11

Kiana I have the same thing. They didnt get married. I hate my father. He drinks and smokes and cusses.
--Brynn, 11

My parents officially divorced ( after about a year or two ). My mom has been a victim of domestic violence and then my dad went and cheated on her. My dad is a creep and a liar. I absolutely hate him and want nothing to do with him. Thanks to him I now have an extra three siblings I never wanted. He doesnt pay his child support and doesnt work. He has serious depression and is bipolar. Im so sick of this mess...
--Tasha, 13

When I heard my parents divorced I ran into my room. 'Bout 2 minutes I vomited on the bathroom floor (didn't make it to the toilet). Eeeeeeeeeeeeewwwwwwwwwww.
--Noname, 10

When my mom and dad got divorced about 3 years ago I knew that they were miserable. I knew that they did not like each other I could tell by there fighting. So now every day I cry. But when I do I call my dad and he says to me just think of some thing happy of what we did. So I do and I stop crying. So now whenever I cry I jst think of some thing happy and I stop. And I think you should to!!!!!
--Sidney, 10

My parents divorced recently. It was really hard for me to leave my step sister!
--Caitlin, 10

When my friend told me that I got sad. No one should get divorced. When they get married they say I'll be with you forever. I got sad. My parents got Divorced when I was turning 2 years old! And its really hard in the summer time. On school days I stay with my mom, on weekends I stay with my dad. When Im at my dads I miss my mom, but when I at my moms I miss my dad. And I wish they got married again! And that would make me happy. But Im glad they love me. And Im glad they got married so they can have me in there life. Im glad they care about me because a lot of parents get divorce, and they don't want their child. But mine do. They do want me. I not an alone child I have a Brother named Diamond he's 13 and I love him to! Nothing will stop me from loving my family!
--Alyssa, 11

When they told my little brother and I they were divorcing, I started to cry and locked myself in my room. I thought it was all my fault. At school my grades were starting to go done so I talked to my teacher. She said it was not my fault. It made me feel better.
--Victoria, 10

My parents have never usually fought, then they fought more and more often. They always said they were getting a divorce but never came through. But, they finally said divorce is what was needed. I didn't know why but my mom told me the reason why. She has bipolar. It's where you do things you don't normally do. I cry myself to sleep every night it's so sad. My life has to get ruined by my mom's illness. I hate it, I wish there was some sort of cure, so my family could be the way it used to and I could be the way I used to.
--Alexa, 13

When I was about 7, my dad started threatening me and my mom and my little sister. It really scared me and I was always afraid that he would do something bad to me. It got worse as I got older until he finally went crazy at a baseball game when I was 11. My mom, me, and my sister all left at about 3 in the morning with none of our stuff with us. We went and stayed at a hotel for one night and then went back the next morning while my dad was out with his friends [he didn't work] and got all of our things. We ended up living with my grandpa for about three months where I got to raise my little cousin, which kept my mind of my father. My mom filed for divorce and when her and my dad were finally divorced, we moved into a place of our own and my mom eventually met my step-dad, Alan. Though he is stupid and gets on my nerves at times, he is so much better then my real father and I am so thankful that I got out of the relationship with my dad and found someone who loves me. I never visit my dad, even though my younger sister does. I was so happy to see my dad go. I understand what it is like to go through a divorce and it is kind of painful. I don't miss my dad, but sometimes I wish that he was better to my mom and my sister and I.
--Ashley, 13

One thing about being a child of parents that are divorced is that you can never do family things together like going to the park or going on vacation. It is not fun not having two parents at the same time. It just does not feel right...
--Kyndal, 11

When my parents divorced I was just a baby and I got separated from my siblings for a long time. I really wanted to live with my mom because I was getting so outta control and nobody could stop me. So, I asked her to file for custody and then I'll behave better.
--Anonymous

I was just scrolling down when I saw a girl with my name and age, so that theres 2 of us until I can think of a diff name.
--Danielle, 13

I was 2 when my parents divorced, but it still effects me...
--Anna, 8

When it was October of my second grade year my Mom and Dad fought, as usual. And as usual my sister, Mackenzie, and I made up cheers so they would stop. But, of course they never did and probably will not stop arguing. Then one da during lunch after church, my parents said that they had something to tell us" (Me, 10;Mackenzie;Peyton, 5; now). I begged and they broke down. When they told us what was happening I couldn't finish my pancakes and sausage.
--Jordan, 10

By divorce my older sister Rachal lives with her father and little sister Ashely.
--Hannah, 9

I'll do something fun to get it off my mind. If your parents are getting a divorce don't try to stop it because it will just get worse. Because if they hear you will get grounded because you're listening to their conversation.
--Chrisson, 10

It's good that they got divorced because they really hate each other and they were screaming every single night! I drove me crazy, me and my sister were always crying.
--Cameron, 11

I got so mad but soon I realized my dad is scary he beats me and yells at me but I got a step dad and he is sooo NICE! I LOVE HIM AND I CALL HIM DAD but Im still afraid of my dad what should I do? PS: IML PLEASE POST THIS. I NEED URGENT HELP. Im crying right now.
--Alexis, 8

They were upset and crying.
--Jayden, 9

I begged them not too but they did. My dad lost his job so my mom moved us 3 hrs. away while my dad got married to a lady who hates me. My mom often says I hate her and always tells me to get out. My mom's boyfriend's daughter got me angry and now my mom blames me for their break-up.
--Dillon, 13

I cried so much. I ran out onto the street and screamed my lungs out. My mom gave me the news when I was 5. Madison is so lucky.
--Tattooperson, 10

My parents will NEVER divorce!! They have been married for 28 years. They will never divorce...
--Emily

My parents have never been divorced. But if they would I would be totally crushed! I hope that my parent's love for each other never falls! : ).
--BusyGirl123

My parents argue a lot, but they promise never to get a divorce and they always make up. Im grateful to them for that.
--HorseyMe, 11

I know I know. My name is spelled sooo weird. Lol. Well whatever. I came her to tell you about my parents divorce. Well my dad moved to Japan after the divorce and me and my mom moved to West Virginia. & I really like it here. When my parents were fighting and talking seriously about the divorce, and when they got divorced I cried myself to sleep. I was sad and happy at the same time because my dad had kind of blocked our lives. And after they got a divorce, me and my mom were free to live life the way we wanted to. And so we pursued our dream to move to West Virginia. And thats where we are now. I hated living in Maine. It was so dull. (thats my opinion. ) my dad always loved Japan so now he lives in Japan. He hardly calls; which makes me kind of sad because he was my dad. Ya know? but he does send me birthday gifts and such and sometimes letters with Japanese candy and money. I think that the Japanese culture is cool; and my mom said that maybe someday I can go and visit my dad in Japan...So now this summer Im going to! And guess what?? now I have a half sister named Ki Chi. Shes soo cute! And I cant wait to meet her! This divorce showed me things that I have never seen before and brought me a half sister!
--Mellissaa.

My best friends parents are divorced and she has 2 birthday parties every year and Im not allowed to go to one of them, it hurts inside.
--Annie, 9

My parents are arguing a lot and will divorce soon, ) : Im so miserable I could cry life is so hard and I never knew my real dad so, my stepdad is mean my mom might marry again so it will be my step-step-dad I want this over with) :.
--Maggie, 9

I cried and cried, but soon I found out my mom was getting married again I was so happy now I have a step dad! I love him so much p. S. I like him better then my other dad he I am so scared of him.
--Alexis, 8

My mom left because my dad is drinking beer every night. She said when he stops drinking she will come back.
--Jennifer, 11

After my mom told me that she was going to get a divorce, my mom and dad had a bi fight and it was the final straw. My mom got mad so we went to my aunts and stayed there for a couple of days. Then we lived at a womens shelter for a couple of weeks. I didnt like going back and forth from my moms and dads. Its been 3 years and I still don't like it. My dad got a new girlfriend as did my mom. Neither of my parents are getting married. I now have a new half sister from my dad and his girlfriend. I love her just like my real sisters. So something good came out of the divorce...
--Sam, 13

I was as sad as a summer with lots of school. My mean brother laughed at me like an evil genius when I started to cry. My mom cried about the divorce for an hour or so. There was another divorce. But no matter how many divorces there are and will be, I'll always love all my parents.
--Alexis

When I found out then was divorcing I was sad. I still miss my dad.
--Cindy, 9

My Parents didn't divorce all the way they just got in a big fight.
--Kara, 9

My mum and dad have been divorced since I was a baby, they didn't even get married. But, since they live 2gether all the time it seemed like it. I hardly ever see my father...
--Kiana, 10

I cried a lot and its hard to deal with the fact that this is actually happening. My parents fight a lot too, which is why they got the divorce. But after reading this, Im still very sad but this definitely helped. My cousins parents are divorced so I talked to her and that helped too.
--Nicole N, 10

My dad and mom got divorced. My dad took half of my family. 5 people. I was so sad. I really miss them. They live far away. I haven't seen them in almost a year.
--Maddie, 9

Going through one right now. It's my mom and my step-dad. It was an abusive relationship. Glad 2 get out.
--Bri, 12

I have a cat, a dog, a few fish. But my favorite pet is my snail. Crunk. He's so easy to take care of. And actually entertaining. For a snail.
--Hanna

When my parents said that they were getting a divorce I cried and had all these fits because I wanted them to get back together again. But now both of my parents are dating and I am fine with it. I hate talking about my feelings but now I realize that it is ok. I still hate to talk about the divorce though. What I would tell my friends is that they could tell me anything and it is ok to cry a lot. You don't have to tell me your feelings but I will listen to anything. Even thought I didnt believe it, it does get better and I know because I like everything to be perfect. But now I have learned that everything will get better. Just hang in there and stay strong!
--Audrey, 12

I dont even want to talk about it.
--Brity, 8

They never told me, I found out by my father screaming at my mother I DONT LOVE YOU! And who can forget MARRYING YOU WAS A BIG FAT MISTAKE,And a couple things I cannot add. I never wanted this to happen and I never saw it coming. They aren't divorced yet but once I heard those words I felt like it was my fault. Also I just wanted to call my friend but she wasn't home. I cried all day. I just didnt understand why this is happening. To my brother (4) my sister (7) and me (12)...
--Kaitlyn, 12

My friend said that her mom and dad were divorcing. She cried. All I could really do was to comfort her and have lots of patience with her.
--Kate, 11

I was in 1st grade, and my parents told me the bad news. I was hoping of good news, but they said it 'We have some news' in a sad way. I was shaking, with no one by my side to get me through this [I had no sibs]. My parents said it like they were getting back together again, but I cried and sobbed. My last hope was for them to get back together again. My dad was leaving sometime about 2 weeks after the news. I hugged him my last hug when he actually lived in my house. Now it was different around the house. It was lonely, but then she got me a dog to help me feel better. Then, she met a man who also was divorced and they married a year and a half l8r. I found out that he had a dog, so now me have two dogs, and I als have a really cute brother who is popular. My dad got re-married too, and they just recently had a baby. My brothers name is Ashton, and he is my age, like a twin, only that he is 4 months older than me. SO, divorces can lead to good things sometimes. Please, dont lose your happiness forever if your parents get divorced.
--Delia, 10

My parents are getting a divorce my mom is dating my ex bffs dad and living with him my dad moved to San Diego. Im so alone. I hate my best friend. What is my life?
--Kirsten, 11

When my parents Divorced I cried and cried until I could cry no more. The next day was heartbreaking because my mom didn't want to come back to the house, so she took me away from dad and David (my 6 year old brother). Then I gathered all my toys and Mr. Elliefant and left, then I call my dad and said "Where are you moving? And he answered Im Moving to New York....................... Now I talk to him often.
--Anonymous

My parents got divorced when I was ten, and Im very happy because of it. Me and my mom are very close and I definitely think it was for the best. Now my mom is like my best friend. Im so glad that it happened.
--Mika

I was quite young, but it doesnt mean it made it any easier or that I dont remember it, or that I didnt know what was going on, because I did! It was a traumatic and stressful experience! But I did get over it, my mum had an affair, and my dad moved out on my sisters birthday, we moved into a flat and I was very, very sad! They hated each other! I felt bad for my dad being on his own, especially because he used to threaten to kill himself!! There was so much going on and I was only about 6 or 7. I used to get very sad, then my mum got a scary boyfriend and I am very worried about if she is scared of him too! I did get through it though, even though I still hate my stepparents, its not so bad after all. My sister had to move school after the divorce and was bullied. When you go through rough times you have to think about the future and that you will get through it. She now has her own house, a boyfriend, and a baby coming this month! So every one has hard times and it may last ages, but look to the future, be positive every thing will be ok!!!! Dont do anything stupid like my dad threatened to!!
--Aggie, 9

"I had to live with my mom."
--Emily, 9

"It makes me depressed a lot. I just can't talk about it much."
--Aang, 9

"My parents were two when they divorced. I tell my friend's to hang-on."
--Miranda

My parents are getting a divorce at the moment. We're going though it. This was something I had known about the whole time it was going on. My mom cheated on my dad because he treated her bad and she clung to someone else that has a wife that treats him really bad. I have 3 other siblings and its really hard on all of us. Everyone in the house has been crying all the time last week. To a point Im happy about it because hes my dad and hes been in our house since I was born. But then again a part of me doesnt really care because hes soo mean to us and hits us when its not necessary. He tends to get a little too abusive. The guy my mom had an affair with is really nice and he always makes her smile and laugh. Hes going through a divorce too and hes got 2 kids and they're both really cute. It wouldnt really bother me either way.
--Steffany

I would cry and cry and cry if my mom and dad were divorcing! I love my mom!!! And I love my dad!!! Im my daddy's little sweetpea and my mommy's little booboos, but theyre not divorcing, ever!!!!
--Hallie, 8

Lilly, 8: If I were u, I wouldn't cuz it's none of his business.
--SmartyPants, 11

My parents are splitting p. I dont know what to do. Its not as if I didnt know it was coming, I did. But now I just cant help but feel really sad.
--Shilpa, 10

When my parents divorced I did not know because I was sleeping over my friend's. But when I knew I started to feel sad.
--Julianne, 8

When I found out that my parents were divorcing, I was scared and sad. It's now een 4 or 5 years! Don't worry! It's hard at first, but then your parents will reassure you that it's NOT YOUR FAULT and that you should be able to express your opinion in an appropriate way. One thing you should NEVER EVER do is not talk to your parents, and also blame it on yourself. If you steer clear of these things, you'll be alright...
--Anonymous

My parents aren't divorced, but my dad and my step-bro's mom are...
--Macy, 9

My parents have never divorced, but I do know someone who's parents are divorced. She always TXTs me saying that it is so hard for her to go through all of this, and she just wants it to be like before. So the best advice I can give people whose parents are divorced is, hang in there and keep strong. : ].
--AnnaMarie, 12

My mom divorced my dad and told me about when I was 2 years old. I ran to my room, slammed the door shut, and started to bawl. It took me over a year to get over it. Today, when I hopped into the car with mom, she gave me some good news. My mom and dad are flying to Jamaica and getting married again!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It's going to take a while until he can move to San Antonio. He lives in Dallas. I can't wait!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
--Madison, 9

I said that you are not my real parents.
--Anonymous

Well when my mom told me I stared crying but now I am happy because if my mom and dad never divorced then I wouldn't have my little twin brothers! None of my friends parents are divorced.
--Marla

I cried when I heard my parents were splitting up, I was about 3/4 but deep down I knew it was for the best because they were constantly arguing and they are now better off separate. I still see both so it worked out for the best in the end...
--Molly

When my friend told me that her parents were getting divorced, I was seriously surprised. There werent any real signs. They always looked so happy together. I guess people can put on good shows in public but behind closed doors it a hole other ball game. I told my friend I was there for her no matter what and that it was probably for the best. She took my advice and is happy =).
--Rachel

When my parents got divorced I was very, very, very sad. But now I am okay with it because I am seven years old now. But instead of going /staying at my moms house or my dads house I visit them both! When they got divorced I think I was 2 years old.
--Armanda

My parents got divorced and my mom has a boyfriend. Should I tell my dad?
--Lilly, 8

Its hard 4 me 2 live in my house cause its just me my brother n mom well her boyfriend its a lot different then it use 2 be! We use 2 have my lil brother and sister living with us and now we dont they go token a way 6 years ago and it wasnt that hard 4 me then and now it is!!! Its more harder 4 me cause I use 2 see them an now I cant see them at all!!!!!!! Do you no how it fells 2 lose some thing that important 2 u??? its like they say you dont really no what you got until its gone!!!!!!. But all I no I need 2 stop letting it effect me life and getting me n trouble I need 2 straighten up my life..........! Well con amor, mrlina simental.
--Marlina, 13

When my parents told me they were getting divorced, I started crying and couldn't eat for the whole week. Now, Im better, and I can still visit both of them.
--Julia, 8

When I found out my parents were divorcing, it was like a nightmare. A lot of bad things started happening. My mom almost got killed, and my dad would come home drunk. My grandparents suggested that we live with them, and Mom accepted the offer. My dad felt like we didn't love him anymore, but Mom thought that she was doing the right thing, for her and me.
--Mikaila, 10

I hate my dad he is a jerk but I love by mom it's just a bonding thing.
--Chuck, 10

My mom and dad didn't have to get divorced because they were never married. So I know how other kids feel when they dont have a dad/mom.
--Kirsten, 12

I was 12 when my parents told me they were getting divorced. So it was ike 1 more thing on the list of bad stuff in the year. My teacher just died from cancer, my best friend moved and Im traveling 45 minutes every day to go to a school that helps with dyslexia. So at that time it was just too much. I cried and cried. Now my parents are still in the process but its gotten a lot better for me in some ways. But my mom keeps crying and yelling, my dads starting to act weird and we think hes cheating and was cheating. The worst part is we know who it is but if u ever need help ask a teacher or a good friend or go see a counselor. They want to help you. They hate seeing u in pain. Ive learned that over the last 2 years.
--Colin

My parents just told me they were getting divorced yesterday. Im pretty mad, considering they've been together for 22 years, have a nice life together, and a teenage child. I thought they'd always love each other. I guess I was wrong.
--Danielle, 13

Nothing, I wasnt even old enough to understand what a divorce meant, but now I like having my parents being divorced cuz I get 2 Xmases, and Im also happy that my parents are divorced cuz I knew they weren't happy together.
--Anonymous

My parents were divorced when I was about one. But I still get to call him. Sometimes I see him. But Im in Hawaii. He's on the mainland...
--Adrian, 8

Just remember the bigger the storms the stronger you will get.
--Rune Star, 13

I cried and cried I was so upset and mad!
--Emma, 12

I was 4 when my parents got divorced. Mom was at work. Dad was out of work. Mom asked him to start dinner and pick up me, James and Taylor from daycare and pick up Alex and Ellie from school, since she was going to be a little late. Dad didn't do anything. We were at daycare for 3 hours!
--Zoey, 11

I would just tell my friend that I was there if they wanted to talk to me, I guess.
--Lanna, 13

Deal with it.
--Courtney, 9

I ran up the driveway screaming then fell to my knees crying. My reason was because some of my friends have divorced and I heard how bad it was. After a while you get used to things- even though they aren't perfect. Its not nearly as bad as I thought it would, or could be.
--Arin, 11

When my parents divorced I was upset like any other child would have been but I never cried about it. I first wondered why and they told me they didn't love each other like they used to. For a while I had thought it was because of me and my brother... for things that we had done, because I was only 6. I got over my grumpy stage at age 9 and 3 4ths, almost 4 years. I also was upset because my father had left America because he didn't like it in the U.S.A. He came back and now lives in North Carolina because of his job.
--Angelica, 10

I cried for a long time.
--Hannah, 9

Well my parents were split for 5 years! At first I cried a lot! Then I thought that if I keep crying nothing is going to change! So I always go by my motto "I rather have a visit than to see them fighting all the time!"
--Lauren H., 11

I cried about it but I realized you have to accept the changes life brings or you will never get through the hard stuff!!!!!!
--Hailey, 12

I would probably talk to parents and try to understand what is going on!!!
--Taylor, 12

I was 4 when my parents divorced I remember I cried and stuff and I didn't like my step-mom, but now Im happy! Bye Bye!!
--Lexi, 12

I was happy because I got attention!!!! (ha ha heee).
--Kayla b., 9

I didnt really care that much.
--Claire, 11

I had just turned 9 when my parents didn't divorce rite then, but separated. Dad was leaving, I knew it was gonna happen anyway. I wasn't sure whether he'd ever come back to mum. He didn't. I still see him though. I was just worried about dad.
--Hannah, 13

"Well when my parents told me they were divorcing, I stayed up all night thinking about it, then crying, then thinking about it some more. Now, I live with my dad and I actually like it. When my friend told me her parents were divorcing, I told her about my exprience and she seemed a little bit better.
--Ashley, 11

I didn't do anything. I still don't care. I don't talk to my dad much, and probably never will. I just dealt with it.
--Alex

Once my parents told me they were divorcing I was so mad. The reason why they were divorcing was because they always argued. It turns out my dad was having an affair with another younger women. I got over it within a couple of days. The cool part is that I get 2 houses.
--Sabrina, 12

My parents havent divorced but I feel for those who have 2 deal w/ it...
--Americangirl

My dad got a separation with my mom, so my dad dated a lot of women to get a new wife, so all of them was not good. So my dad found a wife from China, now my dad holds her hands every day. And my dad does not care about me anymore, he just cares about her.
--Brittanie, 8

My parents would NEVER get divorced. They told me that, because they love each other too much. Im really lucky, I guess, because I don't have to worry about it. I've never had a friend whose parents divorced, so I really don't know a whole lot about it. I don't have any experience with it. However, if you asked me what to do, I would say just talk about how it makes you feel.
--Lauren

My parents split up when I was only 6 so it meant a lot to me because he was in France but he called everyday. But he comes here and tells me he only came to see ME and it makes me want to cry for sadness.
--Ashley, 11

I CRIED MY EYES OUT!
--Shannon, 12

She cried for days but I was by her side the whole time.
--Anonymous

I was six and I remember just crying and saying I can't choose! I love you both!
--Brooke, 13

When my parents told me they were!
--Ashley, 10

My parents got divorced when I was 5 and now I have 2 houses and when Im in both houses my parents are insulting each other! So my mom thinks I shouldnt see my daddy anymore. What should I tell my mummy? PLEASE I NEED HELP!
--Cutie, 8

When my friends parents got a divorce I didnt know her then but I was wondering when she started sending me emails about her moms boyfriend. So the next day and she said her parents were divorced but she was very depressed and I helped her through it.
--Saleena, 9

I cried...
--Taylor

Nothing. I was only three so I didnt understand what they we talking about, I think all I did was laugh.
--Anonymous

I rejoiced so to speak. My parents got married only because they had me. My mom is much happier without my dad around. So am I.
--Anonymous

"I was 6 when my parents got divorced. My mom had to sell our house because she could not pay for it by herself. I was mad at first because my dad was cheating on my mom. Now I'm happy that they are divorced because when my mom & dad were married we did not do a lot. Now, since I live with my mom most of the time, we do a lot together with my mom and brother. Here's some advice to kids having a hard time with this: When they get a divorce, that does not mean that it was your fault. Chill out for a while. Talk to them to get the facts straight. It's hard at first but in the end you will be happy with what you have learned from your life. And remember, what does not kill you makes you stronger. Byez!"
--Eric, 12

"When I was 9 months old my mom and dad got divorced. I was mad and sad. I first saw my dad when I was 6. I was scared of him. Then I knew him, now I get to see him. But I know they both love meI hope ."
--Sara, 10

"When they told me, I totally freaked. I cried for about 24-7. It sucks to go to 2 different houses. I hate splitting the holidays. You know, I feel so bad and selfish."
--Kelly, 12

"What I did is nothing. I know divorce is hard, but would you rather want your parents miserable or happy? And not only will they be happy, so will you. You'll get used to it."
--Staphany, 11

"I was only 5 when my parents got divorced so I didn't really know what was happening. Then when I didn't see my dad for a couple of weeks I cried every day I still remember that horrible time. Mom carried us away to the car. Dad said he would see us soon so I just thought we were going to the store or something. Like many other kids, I thought their divorce was my fault."
--Kristen, 12

"My parents aren't divorced yet, but they are getting a divorce. My dad cheated on my mom and she spent 14 years of her life with him. One day we were in Wal-Mart and just guess who we saw: my dad and his girlfriend. I was so embarrassed, I just cried. I felt so much pain but I got over it. I thought I would die out there but I knew I had to stay strong because I'm the strongest. Now I talk to my dad sometimes on the phone."
--Rayon, 11

"My parents have been divorced for about 2 years. Before that they were separated since I was four years old! I never thought that they actually would get a divorce, but they did. I was totally emotional! I was so mad that they ACTUALLY did divorce and I didn't want to go to school, I was to afraid that I would start thinking about it and start to cry. Well, I did go to school but didn't tell my friends that my parents were divorced because I knew that they would try to get into it and I wanted to handle it by myself. Now I'm usually with my mom with the exception of Wednesdays and every other weekend. It still bothers me a lot and I cry every now and then, but they're such good friends it doesn't even seem like they ARE divorced. Now most of my friends know about it but new people I meet think that they aren't because usually they're together and get along when I have friends over. My dad lives about two blocks away from where my mom and I live."
--Fena, 10

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