The Value Of Divorce Support Groups For Women

By Kate McMahon


For a bride, the wedding day is often filled with bliss and thoughts of a wonderful and happy future. Unfortunately this is not always what turns out to be reality for the marriage. This can be quite devastating for the woman who has to face the issues associated with a failed marriage. For help and advice as well as coping skills, these women should consider joining divorce support groups for women.

It is good for women to become members of these supportive organizations. The solidarity that they experience along with the general support does well to help them cope with this phase of life. It is particularly good for them to understand that many others have gone through or are still going through similar situations.

Those who become members of these organizations usually do so through two means; a formal or informal referral. A formal referral is essentially a situation in which a group is found through counselors who often direct clients towards select groups. Such groups are led by professional therapists and counselors. Informal referrals are often simply suggestions made by friends. You can also search through listings in the phone book to find groups that may interest you. Some are online and can be found with a quick search.

The internet is a great resource for forums and other virtual communities dedicated to supporting females who are hurting after separation. The forums found on the internet are ideal for women who are still not comfortable talking face to face about their issues. This is so because they often allow the woman to maintain her anonymity while engaging in discussions.

Self blame often follows divorces but it is only one among many other negative emotions that characterize the experience. Some of the other emotions include, fear, anger, confusion and depression. These emotions are overcome when the woman realizes that others have been there and have emerged successful. It may even be helpful for them to meet others who have had successful marriages after divorce.

Very often, a woman who becomes a member of one of these entities ends up developing strong bonds with other females. These friendships grow, becoming stronger over time. They serve as good distractions from the turmoil of a failed marriage and help the woman to rise above feelings of inadequacy, fear and anger.

The marriage itself is rooted in legal issues and as such its termination will be the same. Often though, terminating a marriage can prove more legally demanding than getting married. This can be difficult for a woman to handle, especially if she is not inclined towards law. Experienced women in the support group or forum can offer helpful tips that will help to ease the discomfort and clear the legal confusion. One of the things that can prove beneficial is the sharing of details of excellent legal representatives that have a proven track record of success.

Any woman who is struggling through a separation or a divorce should consider becoming a member of one of the many available divorce support groups for women. The help received through this medium should help to make the transition from marriage to separation and divorce a less troubling one. Once the transition is made less traumatic, a more successful post divorce life is possible.




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