Divorce and separation can be extremely traumatic for spouses. This is especially true in situations where the marriage has lasted for a long period of time, resulting in the complete merger of the lives of the spouses. A spouse’s life can be turned upside down as now he or she will be expected to experience life and execute daily tasks without the complete support of his or her partner.

This transition can be extremely difficult for some and so the following is a list of books that may help you cope with the effects of divorce and separation:

When “I Do” Becomes “I Don’t”: Practical Steps for Healing During Separation and Divorce, written by Laura Petherbridge

Divorce and Separation, by Pete Myers and Steve Sanders

On Your Own Again: The Down-to-Earth Guide to Getting Through a Divorce or Separation and Getting on with Your Life, written by Keith Anderson and Roy Macskimming

Surviving Separation and Divorce, written by Loriann Hoff Oberlin

Women and Divorce/Men and Divorce: Gender Difference in Separation, Divorce and Remarriage, written by Sandra S. Volgy

Ex-Etiquette for Parents: Good Behaviour After a Divorce or Separation, written by Jann Blackstone-Ford

What Every Woman Should Know About Divorce and Custody, written by Gayle Smith

Keeping Kids Out of the Middle: Child-Centered Parenting in the Midst of Conflict, Separation, and Divorce, written by Benjamin D. Garber

Divorce and Separation: Context, Causes, and Consequences, written by George Levinger

Darkness & Dreams: A Spiritual Journey Through Separation and Divorce, written by Jane E. Vennard and Stephen A. Laucik

Separation, Divorce, and After, written by Lynne McNamara and Jennifer Morrison

How to Cope with Separation and Divorce: A Guide for Married and Unmarried Couples, written by David Green

Desperate Wives: Help and Hope for Women Considering Separation and Divorce, written by Stephen A. Laucik

God! I Can’t Take it Any More: Surviving the Pain of Divorce and Marital Separation, written by Jeff Harris

Getting Apart Together: The Couple’s Guide to a Fair Divorce or Separation, written by Martin A. Kranitz

Your Guide to Separation and Divorce, written by Coles Notes

When the Vows Break: Living Through Separation & Divorce, written by Maria Costa & Associates