I feel torn between my parents
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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. You can talk to them together or approach them separately if things are just too tense and strained.
If you feel too scared to speak to them directly – perhaps because you’re worried it will start another argument or you’re frightened to upset them – you could talk to another family member or a family friend and ask them to discuss your feelings with your parents on your behalf.
Be honest
Try to be as honest as you can when you explain how upsetting you find the situation. Be upfront and clear ab...
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