Hi,
Welcome and thank you for reaching out to us.
Not a stupid post at all, you need all the support you can get under your current circumstances so I am very glad that you decided to reach out.
You are all going through this separation and your older children would be feeling the loss of one full time parent. So for that reason, I am including the details for a helpline that they can reach out to any time they feel the need. The calls on this helpline are responded to by professionals, so your children will be safe talking about their feelings and will receive some advice on how to manage those feelings. Please put this number into their phone if they have one, alternatively up on the wall where they can find it.
Kids Helpline - up to 25 years of age - available 24/7 - 1800 55 1800
This is not at all to suggest that you are not capable of helping your children, but sometimes kids need to unload feelings that they may not be comfortable unloading with someone they love.
As for yourself, I am including a helpline that you can call at any time you need real time support.
You are always welcome to continue this conversation as well and we will be here to support you, but it won't be in real time. You don't need to feel alone anymore, there is help available to you. Please put this number into your phone so you have access when you need it.
1800Respect - available 24/7 - 1800 737 732
I hope this helps and we will be here when you need us.
Take good care of yourself,
indigo
