Relationship breakdowns can affect our health. You  may feel a range of powerful emotions, such as fear or uncertainty for the future, anger at your partner or yourself, sadness at the end of a phase of life, loneliness and isolation and often a sense of failure. It can be difficult to adjust to your new circumstances and this can impact on your mental health.

Worrying about the impact of relationship breakdown, separation and divorce on children can add to the stress of the situation.

There are a range of services available which provide assistance and support to those experiencing relationship breakdown, separation and divorce.

For further information or advice visit www.relateni.org 

If you have been a victim of domestic violence visit the Northern Ireland women’s aid website www.niwaf.org or contact their 24-hour domestic violence helpline on 0800 917 1414.