How to Deal with Divorce

My dad and I did not talk for three years. He has a new life and family. Statistics show that seven out of ten marriages end in divorce. Why couldn't my parents' marriage have been one of those three exceptions? My parents' divorce has been a significant event in my life that has made me mature faster, become more independent, and overall be a stronger person.
I grew up in a military family that moved a lot and had long periods of time where I rarely saw my father. I came to depend on my brother and sister for playmates. The normalcy of life changed after my parents divorced. …