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EPISODE · Apr 15, 2025 · 35 MIN

You Can’t Co-Parent With a Narcissist

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You can’t co-parent with a toxic person and it’s time we said that out loud.In this episode, I’m naming what so many people live through in silence: post-separation abuse, control through communication, smear campaigns, financial manipulation, and the emotional destruction caused by toxic exes who weaponise the system.I start by reading a real-life UK court case where a mother was forced to promote contact with her abusive ex, despite proven findings of sexual and domestic abuse. From there, I dive deep into what it actually looks like to parent alongside someone who uses your child as a pawn to keep control of your life.If you're in it you’re not crazy. You're not alone. And no, it’s not “just a difficult co-parenting situation.” It’s abuse.I’ll talk you through the signs, the tactics they use, and most importantly: what you can do about it. From the myth of co-parenting to parallel parenting and grey rocking this one is for every parent still trying to find peace in the chaos.Parenting communication tool mentioned in the episode - https://www.neutrily.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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