Decide and Declare

Decide and Declare
At that time I relied on hopes and prayers to make things happen. I hoped he would do the right thing, I hoped court would go well. I sat in a room and cried until I made the decision that I wasn’t going to take all this negativity anymore.
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Time to Clean House: Social Media Edition

Time to Clean House: Social Media Edition
Question: Are you still social media “friends” with the ex, his family, or mutual friends?
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When They Turn Their Abuse Onto the Kids

When They Turn Their Abuse Onto the Kids
It’s heartbreaking to know that your kids are suffering his wrath. It can be tempting to rescue and protect them by giving in.
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It’s Not Either/Or. It’s Always/Both With A Narcissist.

It’s Not Either/Or. It’s Always/Both With A Narcissist.
I realized it didn’t matter what I did, he was going to abuse my daughter. I got angry and thought, “How is this freedom from abuse when we’re both still being abused?!?”
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One Way to Counter Abuse

One Way to Counter Abuse
In my day-to-day life as a single mom, I was so afraid to talk to my daughter about anything related to abuse. I didn’t want to say anything against her dad, or tell her that he was wrong. I was so afraid of being vilified in court for badmouthing him.
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