Pretty much the title. My 30 M, parents told me today after much discussion and communication they are proceeding with a divorce.
I got married in 2022 and we have a little one on the way that they dont know about (super early, so we havent told anyone get). I own my own house. I live more than an hour away from my parents and see them realistically about once a month just due to travel and logistics.
I knew their relationship wasn't the greatest, but I thought they had found a balance and had been going to therapy together and individually in the past 3 to 4 years.
They're gonna sell the house I grew up in. I have no idea what their expectations are. My dad is already backing out of our annual 4th of July camping trip that I organize so my mom can go and feel comfortable.
I didn't realize how important to me it was that my parents were together. Almost all my friends parents are divorced. No one on either side of my family is divorced. They appear to be moving forward with care and concern for each other in an amicable way. They made it clear they love me . But my mom has been out of the work force due to chronic health issues for years. What does this mean for emotional or financial support I have to offer them? What does this mean for holidays?
My day to day isn't changing but I feel like my world has shattered and I don't understand why. Any other adult children of divorce out there that can shed some light on to what to expect?
Dad I know you're on reddit, if you see this congrats you're gonna be a grandpa