Stigma And Divorce
Divorce still carries so much stigma, but we need it to STOP. 42% of marriages end in divorce, and we need to give ourselves and each other the freedom to divorce, and do it well and free from shame.
Breaking down the stigma surrounding divorce is one of the core aims we have at The Divorce Surgery.
When you say the word ‘divorce’, all the associations are negative. And yet this impacts 42% of marriages. There are 100,000 divorces each year, and every year in Britain around 280,000 children experience parental separation.
So WHY do we load separating couples with shame and stigma? Why can’t we just accept that people change as they age, and that some relationships are hugely successful for 10 years but then have a shelf life. And that’s OK. And it means that the couple will go on and thrive separately. It does not mean their life will be second-rate, or that their married friends will be happier. Far better to be divorced and thriving than married and miserable.
All the couples we see are desperate to ditch the stigma and blame, which is why they come to us: they want to work together. How about we treat divorce like any other life change, and park the stigma for good?
If you have more questions about this topic or any other legal issues arising on divorce or separation, please do get in touch as we are always happy to help. You can call us on 0203 488 4475 or email contact@thedivorcesurgery.co.
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