Women and Separation (Booklet) - Relationships Australia

About this bookIf you are a woman going through separation or divorce, this book isfor you.It was written to:• help you make sense of your feelings• provide options that may be useful• raise your awareness of some services that may help.The book was developed by Relationships Australia and beyondblue:the national depression initiative.Relationships Australia has extensive experience working with women.• We listen to women both on the phone and face-to-face.• We facilitate women’s groups.• We are familiar with research findings which can help explain theprocess of separation.beyondblue provides:• information for women about depression, anxiety and relateddisorders• referrals for women to health professionals through its informationline, website and information materials.Separation presents many challenges for women. We would like tothank the women whose experiences and advice contributed to thisbook.This book was not written to advocate separation or divorce, nor do wewish to diminish the distress that many people experience. Separationis an extremely difficult time for all concerned.How to use this bookThis is a book to be read and re-read. When you re-read it, considerhow your feelings may have changed since the last time.‘Follow the path to healing even though you don’tbelieve you will heal.’B.G., aged 37, three years after separationYou will get through separation and life will get better.