In episode 312, I received a question from a listener looking for advice on dealing with an abusive ex-wife that they have to maintain contact with due to sharing joint custody of their children. In this post, I talk about the impact of emotional abuse and offer my thoughts on how to safeguard yourself while maintaining a functional relationship for your children.
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Hello, friends! In this episode, I answer questions on dealing with an abusive ex when you are forced to see them due to parental responsibilities, and what to do if you feel your therapist is only interested in getting your money.
Co-parenting with an ex-partner can be tough at the best of times but add in other negative factors and things can soon become exponentially more difficult. In episode 277, I received a question from a listener who has been struggling to co-parent with a toxic ex, finding it difficult to safeguard her own wellbeing in the aftermath. In this post, I take a look at this subject in more detail and offer my thoughts on how you can protect yourself and your children in situations such as this.