Recovering from a breakup and rebuilding your life

A breakup is one of life's greatest stresses, even when it was your own decision. This guide helps you stabilise your everyday life, process your feelings and find support, including when children are involved.

You will need

• A list of practical matters (housing, money, children)
• A friend or someone close for support
• Information about family mediation if you have children

Steps

1. Stabilise everyday life first

   During the first weeks, take care of your sleep, food and exercise. Keep your daily rhythm the same, even if you feel like withdrawing.

2. List the practical matters

3. Limit contact

4. Agree on arrangements for the children

5. Process your feelings

6. Build a life of your own

7. Look for peer support

8. Recognise when you need help

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