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The day those of us going through divorce or separation dread is just around the corner. Divorce attorneys are not mental health professionals, nevertheless, many of our clients do feel out of place and out of sorts during the day devoted to romance and we are often turned to for advice and support.
While we are not licensed to treat people with emotional pain we often end up giving advice based on common sense and based on our experience. Some activities that separated, divorcing, or divorced people can consider include:
Doing something nice for someone else can do wonders if you're feeling lonely on the day dedicated to celebrate love and romance. It may help to volunteer to assist with a party at a senior center, homeless shelter, hospital, or religious facility. You will be surprised how quickly you forget your own pain.
You can participate in a special activity for yourself. Go to a movie, take a walk, go to the spa. Taking care of yourself can make you feel better and less out of sorts.
Valentine's Day after a divorce doesn't have to be a dreary or forlorn experience. Sometimes there is comfort in numbers. A party or outing with friends is an option whereby there is comfort in numbers.
If you have children, then focus on them. You can still embrace Valentine's by helping them with their cards and remembering other kinds of love in life rather than the romantic love that you may have lost.
If you are feeling adventurous, you could contact all your best single friends and invite them to a Valentine's party. The purpose of the party is not to make a love connection. It is to be surrounded by people having fun and enjoying each other's company.
Take solace in the fact that Valentine's Day is but one day of the year. And during each day you're getting better and better and that with the passage of each day you'll be progressing on the road to emotional recovery and a new and better life!
For your free consultation at The Law Offices of Steven B. Chroman, please call 661-255-1800 to schedule one today, or visit www.chromanlaw.com for more information. Mr. Chroman is the number one bestselling author of The Divorce Workbook on Amazon.com. Download it today to learn more!
This article was originally published in Santa Clarita Magazine as part of our firm’s mission to make family law information more accessible to the Santa Clarita community. Read the full feature and others at santaclaritamagazine.com.