Understanding Custodial Interference: Recognizing and Addressing Coercive Control in Co-Parenting

In this episode, Christian Moms Heal host Jaclyn Peterson discusses the often-overlooked issue of custodial interference — a form of coercive control used by abusers to manipulate parenting time and undermine the non-abusive parent. She shares personal experiences, legal insights, and practical steps for recognizing and setting boundaries around this insidious behavior.Key Topics Covered:What is custodial interference and how it relates to parental alienationCommon tactics abusers use to undermine parenting timeThe impact of invisible abuse on co-parenting and legal proceedingsThe importance of establishing boundaries to protect children and well-beingRecognizing patterns of coercive control in custody battlesPractical advice on navigating and responding to interferenceThe significance of self-care and empowering boundaries for momsHow to teach children healthy boundaries and co-parenting principlesTimestamps:0:00 - The importance of setting boundaries in healthy co-parenting0:17 - Introduction to Jaclyn Peterson and her work healing women from narcissistic abuse0:43 - Defining custodial interference and its relation to parental alienation1:03 - Personal example: how ex-partners manipulate extracurricular activities to undermine parenting time2:15 - The legal challenges faced by women dealing with invisible abuse3:01 - Recognizing pattern of interference and guilt-tripping children4:05 - Weaponizing activities against a co-parent as an abuse tactic5:16 - Court recognition of exploitation and abuse of power6:30 - Maintaining boundaries despite manipulative court and co-parent behavior7:25 - Breaking generational cycles of coercive control8:24 - The importance of self-care for Moms and children alike9:11 - The systemic nature of coercive control and custodial interferenceResources & Links:Trauma Sensitive YogaBook: "Children of the Struggle: Navigating Family Conflict & Co-Parenting" by Jane DoeJaclyn Peterson - InstagramLegal Resources for Co-Parenting RightsConnect with Jaclyn:InstagramWebsiteThis episode offers vital awareness for anyone struggling with covert tactics in co-parenting, emphasizing that recognizing these behaviors is the first step to reclaiming your peace and protecting your children.