Our parenting group at church has become awkward because my husband and I are getting divorced and some of the other couples seem to treat us like our marriage failure might be contagious while others are overly solicitous and I don't know if I should stay or find a different community.
More people experience this than they realize.
Social identities built around coupled parenting become fraught when divorce threatens the community's narrative about family stability and success.
“Where Are You with Parental identity — becoming and losing?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.