I’ve been there. Mediation helped us get through things without all the shouting. It wasn’t easy, but having someone neutral in the room made a big difference. It’s not like therapy — it’s more about figuring out what works practically. You still have to talk through the hard stuff, but it’s more focused. We used family mediation to get started, and it explained the whole thing really clearly. Worth checking out just to know what to expect.

nadiafishma
I’m kinda stuck right now. Me and my ex are trying to sort out stuff for our kids — who gets them when, school stuff, all of it. Talking one-on-one just ends up in arguments every time, even over small things. A friend mentioned mediation, but I honestly don’t know how it works or if it’s worth the time. Anyone here actually gone through it before? I’d rather avoid court if possible

bettyvill
Sometimes the biggest surprise is how different people act once there’s someone else in the room keeping things grounded. Emotions run high, especially with kids involved, but structure really changes the tone. Even if you don’t get everything you want, just having a calm space can shift the energy.

momser