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"O thou afflicted, tossed with tempest, and not comforted! Behold, I will lay thy stones with fair colors, and lay thy foundations with sapphires" (3 Nephi 22:11).

With the passing of new "no-fault divorce" laws and changing family values and attitudes, there has been an alarming increase in the divorce rate. Usually the real victims of divorce, the children, experience the most trauma. Feelings of guilt, anger, bitterness, and sadness are commonly-felt emotions. Maintaining faith, staying close the Lord, and receiving support from others are vital in coping with and healing from a divorce.

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Featured articles:
"After Divorce: Help for Latter-day Saint Men"
Men face challenges after divorce that are not often discussed, but there is much they can do to find healing. 		Byrd, A. Dean
"Empathy and the Pure Love of Christ"
In a devotional address at Brigham Young University, Sister Walton discusses the importance of empathy in maintaining objectivity and developing the pure love of Christ. In her address, Sister Walton discusses this importance by suggesting four ways which we an enhance our ability to feel and convey empathy. She suggests that by following these four recommendations, we can be more empathetic and Christ-like in our relationships with others. 		Walton, Elaine
"Knowing When to Persevere and When to Change Course"
In a devotional address at Brigham Young University, Sister Lee profoundly discusses the importance of knowing when to persevere and when we need to change our current course. 		Lee, Janet G.
"When You Don't Have Custody"
Living gospel principles helps you be an effective parent even when divorce has separated you from your children. 		Scharman, S. Brent


Additional articles:
"After Divorce: Clearing the Hurdles" Knights, Mary Jane
"Continuing as a Whole Person" Western, Joset F.
"Explaining Divorce to Children" Anderson, Geraldine P.
"Freedom from Bitterness" Olson, Terrance D.
"How the Atonement Helped Me Survive Divorce" Magazine Staff, Article
"Not a Broken Home" Berg, Lori
"Questions & Answers for Youth Concerned About Divorce & Temple Marriage" Magazine Staff, Article
"Raising My Children Alone" Beuhring, Jane C.
"Reaching Out to Divorced Members" Bouley, Sandra
"Rebuilding My Life After Divorce" Witzel, Jackie
"When All Is Not Well at Home" Pinborough, Jan Underwood
"When Parents Divorce" Eldredge-Milne, Deborah
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