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What can I do if she loses her child too?

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Try to support her and make sure that she doesn't feel lonely. Be prepared to give her some time, space, and privacy, however; there will be times when she just wants to be alone. You can, bring back some happy childhood memories; this might help her take her mind off of the present.

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Our daughter doesn't want to open up to us or anyone else. How can we continue to be there for her and show her we love her if she won't talk to us?

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If the divorce happened recently, you should give her some time to come to terms with it. She may want answers. Ask her if she has questions and answer them honestly but with empathy. Remind her that her parents are always there for her, but don't push her if she needs some space.

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For how long do I let her stay in denial thinking he'll change his mind before I start employing tough love and using the term "moving on"?

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The sooner she comes to terms with her new circumstances, the better. It will hurt for a while and the pain may never go away completely, but I would encourage you have a talk with her about this right away.

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I just married my husband, who was divorced twice. His first teenage daughter has been through a traumatic depression previously, and it happened again after our marriage. What should we do?

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Your husband is still fully responsible for her well-being now; that's not news, obviously, and it's a good thing. But you should offer her any help she needs to get through this depression. Talk to your husband, if possible to her mother as well; decide on a plan on how to cope with this. Most importantly, talk to the girl herself - it's her life, her feelings. But remember you are married to her father, not to her; try to avoid letting what happens in her life affect what happens between you and him.

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How do I help my child survive a divorce?

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Just follow the steps in the article. Tend to their feelings and let them know things are going to be okay, but acknowledge their knowing of this.

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My daughter separated from her husband in 2017. Her husband filed for divorced and she filled up the document and they're waiting for it to be final. What do I need to do when she's always respectful to me?

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Respect your daughter's decision. If you want to impose your opinions, ask respectfully if she'd like to hear them. Don't force her to change her decision. If she says that she doesn't want to live with her husband, then respect her decision. You can ask her to change her opinion, but if she doesn't want to, then don't force her. Just let her know you are there to support her with anything she needs.

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I think the holidays are extremely hard for my daughter, her cousins just had babies, and I think my daughter is sad because she wanted kids too. What can I do?

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If your daughter is sad because she hasn't found Mr. Right to start having children with, remind her that it will be her turn one day. If it is due to a medical condition, this can be particularly difficult. Nowadays, single women are able to adopt or foster children. If she has the ability and resources, she could consider in vitro fertilization and raising the child on her own. Others, such as myself, choose to go the route of adopting a dog. It is not the same as a child, but a pet can give the love and affection that she may be craving.

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