EPISODE · Feb 12, 2026 · 8 MIN
That Text Hits Different When You're Already Stressed About the Weekend
from Getting Divorced Without Losing Your Mind Podcast · host Corey Shapiro
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 isn't. This podcast is a system for getting through it without losing yourself.Every episode fits into one of three phases: Get Clear, Get Going, Get Your Life Back. Start wherever you are. Nothing is out of order.Corey Shapiro is a NYC divorce attorney. 25 years in family law. Child of divorce.Book: mybook.gettingdivorced.org1-on-1 Coaching with Corey: coaching.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.
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