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In the past, mom fixed the lunches in the evening; dad got the kids out of bed in the morning.\u00a0Now, there are days that you are a single parent and you must do it all.\u00a0It takes time to figure out what information you should share with your ex, and it is even more difficult to figure out what to discuss with the kids.\u00a0If it\u2019s questionable if mom will timely pick up the kids from sports practice, should you warn the kids in advance?\u00a0 In addition to all these new problems and questions, you are just emotionally and physically tired.You are not alone. In Kent County, 1,927 people filed for divorce in 2017. Many of them have similar struggles and questions.More importantly, your children have their own questions.\u00a0Although you probably told your children that you are ready to answer all their questions, you may not be able to do so.\u00a0Some of your children\u2019s questions could be about you: \u201cWhy did mom change?\u201d \u201cWhy did dad do that?\u201d \u201cCould that have caused the divorce?\u201d When another child shares his or her experience with your child \u2013 that things will go back to [a new] normal, it will be more believable and trustworthy than if you say so.Divorce support groups for adults or children are very helpful in adjusting to your new lifestyle.\u00a0The group can provide emotional support, group members can answer your questions, and group members help each other in practical ways.Some of your relationships and separations were so toxic that a support group provides insufficient support, and a period of therapy will guide you on the right path.\u00a0If you need a referral for a therapist, call our office for a referral.\u00a0When you are ready to create new routines and stability as a new family unit, put a weekly get together with your divorce support group on your calendar.\u00a0We\u2019ve compiled a list of local support groups for adults and children.If we missed a group, please let us know by calling us at\u00a0(616) 285-0808.\u00a0We\u2019d like to provide our clients with as many resources as possible.WHERE:Fair Haven church; 2900 Baldwin, HudsonvilleCOST:$20; scholarships availableWHEN:Mondays at 6:30 PM. Starting September 9, 2019SIGN UP:https:\/\/fairhavenministries.ccbchurch.com\/goto\/forms\/17\/responses\/new WHERE:Ada Bible Church \u2013 East Paris Campus; 1640 East Paris Avenue, SECOST:FreeWHEN:Tuesdays at 6:30 PM. Starting August 27, 2019SIGN UP:https:\/\/my.adabible.org\/default.aspx?page=4418&event=6187 WHERE:Calvary Church \u2013 707 E Beltline Ave NECOST:$20; scholarships availableWHEN:Tuesdays at 6:30 PM. Starting September 10, 2019SIGN UP:https:\/\/www.divorcecare.org\/groups\/106346\/registrations\/new WHERE:Westend Christian Reformed Church \u2013 1015 Westend NW, GrandCOST:$15; scholarships availableWHEN:Tuesdays at 6:30 PM; Starting September 24, 2019SIGN UP:https:\/\/www.divorcecare.org\/groups\/107026\/registrations\/new WHERE:Cornerstone Church, 1675 84th SE, CaledoniaCOST:$15WHEN:Tuesdays at 6:30 PM. Starting September 10, 2019SIGN UP:https:\/\/cornerstonemi.ccbchurch.com\/goto\/forms\/810\/responses\/new WHERE:Grand Rapids Baptist Church \u2013 4525 Stauffer AvenueCOST:$20; scholarships availableWHEN:Wednesdays at 6:30 PM. Started on August 7, 2019SIGN UP:http:\/\/grbaptist.org\/divorcecare\/ WHERE:Catholic Information Center, 360 Division Avenue SouthCOST:$15WHEN:Wednesdays at 7:30 PM. Starting October 2, 2019SIGN UP:https:\/\/www.catholicinformationcenter.org\/event\/divorce-support-group-4\/2019-10-02\/ WHERE:Women Redefining Happily Ever AfterCOST:n\/aWHEN:Varying events; usually two meet ups per monthSIGN UP:https:\/\/www.meetup.com\/Women-Redefining-Happily-Ever-After\/ WHERE:Women Redefining Happily Ever AfterCOST:n\/aWHEN:Varying events; usually two meet ups per monthSIGN UP:https:\/\/www.meetup.com\/Women-Redefining-Happily-Ever-After\/ Divorce Support for Children:WHERE:Fairhaven Church \u2013 2900 Baldwin, HudsonvilleCOST:FreeWHEN:Monday at 6:30 PM. 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