That Text Hits Different When You're Already Stressed About the Weekend

Friday afternoon. You're done with work, ready for the weekend with your kids. Then a text from your soon-to-be ex lands and you fire back while you're still activated.I've been a divorce attorney for 25 years. Those rapid-fire text threads become Exhibit A. They get used against you.This episode covers the 24 Hour Pause: how to stop reacting and start responding tactically.You'll learn why the "emergency" usually isn't one, what to say when you need to buy time, and why their escalating texts actually mean you're winning.  For people whose divorce has turned into a fight. You've been trying to be reasonable with someone who treats every concession as the opening for the next demand. Whether you're starting to fold or ready to torch the whole thing, this show is a system for getting through it without losing your mind. In a one-sided divorce, your calm is the weapon, not the weakness.The show is a curriculum in three phases: Get Clear, Get Going, Get Your Life Back. Most episodes are solo; some are conversations with guests. Listen in order if you're early in the process. Every episode also stands on its own.Corey Shapiro is a NYC divorce attorney. 25+ years in family law. Child of divorce.The book and 1-on-1 coaching with Corey: https://gettingdivorced.orgNew episodes Thursdays during the season.Audio and video editing by Chris Mottram. Recorded at Melrose Podcasts NYC.For information and entertainment only. Not legal advice. Consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction.