General Article I feel torn between my parents

Topic Selected: Families and Parenting Book Volume: 417

Are you stuck in the middle of arguing parents or in the midst of a family separation? We’re here to help.

Arguments and break-ups can make you feel torn. You might be feeling pressure to ‘choose a side’ or to favour one parent over the other. It can cause a lot of anxiety and stress if your parents’ actions are making you feel like a miserable piggy-in-the-middle, but you shouldn’t have to suffer in silence.

Speak up

Try to talk to your parents about how their behaviour is making you feel. Y...

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