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Child Custody Mediation With a Narcissist: A Gift in Disguise?
Anything that ends with "with a narcissist" is liable to be triggering for anyone who's been in a relationship with someone who has...
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Mar 203 min read
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Understanding the Narcissistic Playbook
The current state of political affairs in the United States has me a little shook lately. It's a replay of 2016 to some extent, but I've...
spiritsonghcdc
Feb 65 min read
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The "Dominant" Parent Trap
Dominance. That's their agenda. A quick Google for synonyms for the word dominant brings up ruling, governing, controlling, commanding, supr
spiritsonghcdc
Oct 10, 20243 min read
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Pregnancy: Igniting the Narcissist
Hindsight can be a real bitch. Looking back you can see so clearly how things played out. You can see the moments where you said "This...
spiritsonghcdc
Oct 2, 20244 min read
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Is Coercive Control Lurking in Your Life?
Or is it sitting there in the recliner in the middle of the living room, barking orders at the kids, insulting you, and not participating...
spiritsonghcdc
Sep 23, 20244 min read
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The Debate and Family Court: Abuse on Stage
I wasn't home when the debate started last Thursday, which was fine because I didn't want to watch it anyway. I knew what would happen. I...
spiritsonghcdc
Jul 1, 20244 min read
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5 Tips for Communicating With Your Abuser After Separation
These early days after you've filed are pivotal in setting the tone for how you will be perceived by the court...
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May 28, 20244 min read
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Coercive Control 101
I've been divorced from an abusive partner for sixteen years now and have been doing some serious unpacking of all that baggage for the...
spiritsonghcdc
Apr 22, 20243 min read
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How Do I Find the Right Divorce Coach?
I feel like every time I open any of my social media feeds lately, I'm seeing more and more ads for seemingly higher profile...
spiritsonghcdc
Aug 11, 20233 min read
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Testifying When Your Terrified
I have yet to work with a client that is excited about the opportunity to testify in court--or to be cross examined by opposing counsel....
spiritsonghcdc
Jul 19, 20234 min read
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The Narcissistic Meltdown: What Can We Learn From Donald Trump?
Watching the 45th president of the United States melt down all over social media and say things like "I am a legitimate person" as a...
spiritsonghcdc
Jun 28, 20234 min read
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Forget the Mama Bear Analogy...Mama Elephant is Where It's At
Have you ever felt an analogy? My journey has had me looking reflectively at the past lately, especially relating to my children and the...
spiritsonghcdc
Apr 24, 20235 min read
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Radical Acceptance: How Do You Accept the Unacceptable?
It can feel like such a slap in the face to finally take steps to get out of an abusive relationship and start the divorce process, only...
spiritsonghcdc
Apr 3, 20233 min read
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Post Separation Abuse: Harassment and Stalking
As promised, we're going to take a closer look at some of the components of Post Separation Abuse, starting with one of the most...
spiritsonghcdc
Mar 29, 20234 min read
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What is a High Conflict Divorce? (and how is different than a regular one?)
This is probably the most common question I get about what I do. The term "high conflict" can be a bit misleading because on the surface...
spiritsonghcdc
Mar 15, 20233 min read
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