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How to grieve an ex-partner who hurt you

My ex died in a car accident and now I have to somehow grieve someone who broke my heart while helping our kids mourn a father they idealize.

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More people experience this than they realize.

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The parent must navigate complex grief while managing their children's uncomplicated sorrow for someone who caused the family pain.

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