There are lots of people around you who can help you cope with your parents splitting up. Sometimes, just talking to a friend can help a lot, especially if his or her parents have also split up.

You can also talk to an adult you trust, like:

• A relative (an aunt or uncle, or your grandmother or grandfather).
• Your teacher.
• Your school counsellor.
• Someone at your place of worship.
• Your family doctor.

These people can help by:

• Just listening.
• Helping you to put things in perspective.
• Suggesting things you can do to make things better.
• Connecting you with other people who can help.

Call the Kids Help Phone, at 1-800-668-6868, free from anywhere in Canada. You can also visit the Kids Help Phone web site.