Thanksgiving after a divorce
Thanksgiving after a divroce is hard. Everything has changed, and it is going to take time to adjust. The first thanksgiving after a divrove can bring reminders of past holidays and nostalgic memories of when things were good. Because past thanksgivings seemed so happy this one may be sad, and that is ok and normal. Instead of dwelling in the past try to move forward and make new memories.
A great way to make the holiday more enjoyable is to make new traditions. Volunteering at a soup kitchen is a great way to experience new things and serve others. Serving others helps give perspective and to get outside of yourself. Hosting your own thanksgiving or going to a friend’s house can get you back into social situations. It may be hard but spending time with people you care about on the holidays can make Thanksgiving a happy and fun day.
Thanksgiving is all about being thankful for what we have. It is the perfect time to reflect on your life and find the good. Everything is not good all the time, but if you look hard enough you can find something positive that has happened to you recently. Take the time and make a list of everything you are grateful for. There may be more good things in your life than you expect. If you are struggling, talk to someone you trust. It is ok to vent and talk about your feelings, you can not be happy all the time.
If you have children, plan out how Thanksgiving weekend will work with your ex-spouse. Arrange pick-up times and be clear about the location of said pickup. Try to be civil with your ex-spouse so the children still have positive experiences.
If you are currently going through a divorce, the holidays can seem like another added stress, but do not worry your Divorce Attorney Provo Utah is here to give you any legal help you require.