Suddenly you are in a panic. Maybe your spouse was serious when threatening to take your child and leave the state. What if you are kicked out of your own home?
Suppose all the bank accounts are emptied? Your fear heightens as your mind spins with every horror story you have ever heard about divorce.
Facing an emergency situation in divorce can feel as though your entire life is at stake. You may not be able to concentrate on anything else. At the same time, you may be paralyzed with anxiety and have no idea how to begin to protect yourself.
No doubt you have countless worries about what your future holds.
Remember that you have overcome many challenges in your life before this moment. There are people willing to help you. You have strength and wisdom you may not yet even realize. Step by step, you will make it through this time.
When facing an emergency, do your best to focus on what to do in the immediate moment. Set aside your worries about the future for another day. Now it is time to stay in the present moment, let others support you, and start taking action right away.