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jumprun · 05-12-2004, 08:35 AM

Well, it has come to the point where my wife and I are separating. Unfortunately there is little to no hope of reconciliation. See Please don't take them for granted!! for a history about that!

We have one child together. She is 3 1/2 years old. She has an 11 year old son from another relationship. Our daughter will be staying with me and she and her son will be moving out.

I know that her son is having a hard time dealing with this. He won't say how he feels because he thinks it might hurt us. We have told him that we are here for that.

My concern is for our daughter. How do you tell a 3 1/2 year old that her brother and mother are moving away. There will still be close contact through shared custody, but probably limited to some weekends and week nights.

Has anyone had any dealings with this? I would like your input.

Thanks everyone!!

05-12-2004, 08:35 AM	#1 (permalink)
jumprun Upright Location: Ottawa, ON	Separation and helping children to cope Well, it has come to the point where my wife and I are separating. Unfortunately there is little to no hope of reconciliation. See Please don't take them for granted!! for a history about that! We have one child together. She is 3 1/2 years old. She has an 11 year old son from another relationship. Our daughter will be staying with me and she and her son will be moving out. I know that her son is having a hard time dealing with this. He won't say how he feels because he thinks it might hurt us. We have told him that we are here for that. My concern is for our daughter. How do you tell a 3 1/2 year old that her brother and mother are moving away. There will still be close contact through shared custody, but probably limited to some weekends and week nights. Has anyone had any dealings with this? I would like your input. Thanks everyone!!