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Scenario

When parents struggle to balance marriage problems and children's needs

My wife and I are considering separating but we're both terrified of how it will affect our eight-year-old son and we keep staying together for his sake even though the tension in our house might be worse for him than divorce would be.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Sometimes protecting someone you love requires making choices that feel like betraying other people you love.

Your guide for this
Mira
Mira works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Leaving a difficult relationship?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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