These situations are scary. There’s no playbook about what to think and how to feel, and that can be a really frightening experience. It certainly was for me. You feel like you can’t talk to anyone about this because who would ever understand it? There are some really good resources out there for therapy and learning about why these things happen, but they can be very costly and it’s certainly not a luxury that everyone can afford. This is why I’m thinking about hosting some peer group sessions where we can talk to people who have been in this situation, or are still going through this process and learn from each other. From coping mechanisms, to advice on books or papers, or just general thoughts and feelings, I think talking about things is so important and incredibly powerful.

It’s just an idea, but I feel there really is something there. I’m still doing research into it, there’s a few legal things I need to consider, but if it’s something you would feel to be helpful then please let me know in the contact form below. Remember, you are not alone in any of this.