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April 30, 2010

Anyone who has experienced a marital separation knows that it can be a challenge to conduct oneself with dignity when their relationship is falling apart. However, Sandra Bullock weathered the public allegations that her husband Jesse James had repeatedly cheated on her with grace. The star has survived the ordeal with her sense of self intact, and a happy secret.

The actress, who won an Academy Award earlier this year for her role as Leigh Anne Tuohy in The Blind Side, appeared on the cover of this week's People magazine with her new adopted son, Louis.

Louis is a 3-and-a-half year old boy who was born in New Orleans. "He's just perfect, I can't even describe him any other way," Bullock told the magazine in an exclusive interview. "It's like he's always been a part of our lives."

The actress also revealed that she and James had begun the adoption process four years ago, but that she has decided to file for divorce and will be completing the adoption as a single parent.

A study conducted by the Forest Institute of Professional Psychology found that approximately 50 percent of first marriages, 67 percent of second and 74 percent of third marriages in the U.S. end in divorce, according to DivorceRate.org.

Those who are currently experiencing a divorce can seek the help of The Divorce Center which offers educational resources and support groups to help those who have survived the ordeal thrive.

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