Split Happens

By S. C. Shelby

In "Split Happens" histrionic human S.C. Shelby provides a satirically honest blueprint for teenagers navigating their folks' separation. It is the perfect guide for anyone with selfish parental units, who like lists, or enjoy reading words.

This invaluable resource begins with a powerful introduction to unnecessary guilt and teaches the reader various tactics, like how to deal with being lied to, being used, and parenting their parent.

Readers will discover advice and suggestions for successful, healthy coping strategies during this dramatic, ridiculous time.

 

 

In "Split Happens" histrionic human S.C. Shelby provides a satirically honest blueprint for teenagers navigating their folks' separation. It is the perfect guide for anyone with selfish parental units, who like lists, or enjoy reading words.

 

Is it shitty right now? Yes, it is.

 

This invaluable resource begins with a powerful introduction to unnecessary guilt and teaches the reader various tactics, like how to deal with being lied to, being used, and parenting their parent.

 

It is going to get better? Yes, it is.

 

Readers will discover advice and suggestions for successful, healthy coping strategies during this dramatic, ridiculous time.

 

Good luck.

• Language: English
• Publisher: S. C. Shelby
• Release date: Feb 21, 2024
• ISBN: 9798224407064

S. C. Shelby

S.C. Shelby is a gifted authour with a passion for creativity, drawing from her unique experience to craft stories that are made of words.

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Disclaimer

This book is lots of things.

It's a companion and a guide because I want you to know that you are not alone in this.

It's a pessimistic, realistic, and satirical look at a shitty situation because I want you to know that life is sometimes ridiculous.

It's a reminder that you are strong, courageous, and capable, and bad situations need not label you otherwise.

Remember that, as in your parents' divorce, and especially in this little book, not everything applies to you (or even me). Some examples might apply to you, and some not to you (or even me).

If I miss a situation or idea, it doesn't mean you're the only one it happened to. Go out and talk to people. Friends, cooler family members, teachers, pastors, neighbours, grocery store clerks... You may be surprised to find out who genuinely cares, even if you don't know each other well (or at all).

Some people won't discuss their traumas. I encourage these conversations because it is important and healing, and no one should be afraid to talk about themselves, especially not the negative bits.

Whatever happens, you've got this.

Do it afraid.

Chapter 1: Dreams Don't Come True

Ideally, this is how Mum and Dad inform you of their upcoming split:

They sit you down in the living room, them on one couch, still united, across