Until such time as a laid out plan either by way of Parenting Orders, Consent Orders or Court Orders are finalised you are going to be tugged, pulled and pushed in all sorts of directions.
TIPS
- when possible communicate in writing rather than face to face
- text and email instead of telephoning
- as much as you will want to "bite back" at times DON'T
- focus on staying on track with information you put into affidavits and keep to facts
- maintain a diary and record everything - write it down ie dates and "what is said"
- focus on what's best for children
- keep doing things that make you feel good ie for yourself - take time out for you
- eat properly and maintain good sleeping habits
- find out as much as you can about the process and what is required of you so you are less likely to be surprised
- seek counselling or other outside help to maintain self confidence and a positive open mind
