The Survivors Playbook

Send us Fan MailThis is the very first instalment, or chapter, if you will, of my latest podcast within a podcast. Story Time with Chantal features the real life, can't make this shit up, stories from people just like you. I narrate them in the first person, using me/I, my children, my ex, but these are not my stories, they are yours. I do change some identifying markers, to keep you all safe from your ex's scrutiny. And reminder- that men and women can be victims, which also means, that men and women can be abusers, liars, stealers and cheaters. I hope you enjoy!Visit: https://chantalcontorinescoaching.com to learn how to work with me. And find it all here at: https://linktr.ee/chantalcontorinescoachingFollow me on Instagram: @chantal.contorines.coachingThis podcast is for educational purposes only and is not legal advice. 

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, recorded by Allison K Dagney, where I was a guest on her podcast, Be A Better You, we talk all things co-parenting with an active counter parent. While the topic is so very serious, Allison and I had a lot of fun recording it. You can find her on socials: @allisonkdagney or on all major podcast distributors Be a Better You Podcast.Visit: https://chantalcontorinescoaching.com to learn how to work with me. And find it all here at: https://linktr.ee/chantalcontorinescoachingFollow me on Instagram: @chantal.contorines.coachingThis podcast is for educational purposes only and is not legal advice. 

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, I talk to the amazing Allison K Dagney about how you can actually rewire your beliefs to heal your trauma and your limiting beliefs. This is a powerful episode that takes us inside her new book: Hack Your Mind, Heal Your Heart.This gives you the tools to start rewiring your subconscious beliefs and healing your trauma. How powerful is that?You can find Allison on IG @allisonkdagney.Her new book will be released to the public April 21st, 2026- and it's a gooder. I'm 3/4 through it and loving it. Visit: https://chantalcontorinescoaching.com to learn how to work with me. And find it all here at: https://linktr.ee/chantalcontorinescoachingFollow me on Instagram: @chantal.contorines.coachingThis podcast is for educational purposes only and is not legal advice. 

Send us Fan MailThis is such an important episode that focuses on the importance of teaching our children to be discerning and critical thinkers. While it's imperative for all children to learn these skills, it is never more so than for children who are being coercively controlled. Narcissistic abuse depends on control of the narrative, critical thinking restores ownership of the narrative.I'll be hosting a free masterclass on this very topic, for all protective parents, in the next few months- so please stay tuned to my social media or sign up for my free weekly newsletter, to get the details for that, when it launches.Visit: https://chantalcontorinescoaching.com to learn how to work with me. And find it all here at: https://linktr.ee/chantalcontorinescoachingFollow me on Instagram: @chantal.contorines.coachingThis podcast is for educational purposes only and is not legal advice. 

Send us Fan MailIn this amazing episode, I talk to Amanda Nguyen, who was my very first guest, about how she has reconnected with one of her son's and her work to change legislation. It's a powerful episode full of action, hope and empowerment. You can find Amanda on IG at: @thebakealongVisit: https://chantalcontorinescoaching.com to learn how to work with me. And find it all here at: https://linktr.ee/chantalcontorinescoachingFollow me on Instagram: @chantal.contorines.coachingThis podcast is for educational purposes only and is not legal advice. 

Send us Fan MailIn today's episode, I talk to he amazing Sarah Delamarter, who combines her vast knowledge of scripture with divorce. We talk about all things divorce, leaving toxic/abusive marriages, what Christ has to say about this, and how you can thrive post divorce, despite what your ex does or doesn't do. It's a fun, deep dive into the reality of divorce for those who have been raised to believe that marriage was sacrosanct, and divorce was not an option. You can find Sarah on IG at @sara.delamarter. Visit: https://chantalcontorinescoaching.com to learn how to work with me. And find it all here at: https://linktr.ee/chantalcontorinescoachingFollow me on Instagram: @chantal.contorines.coachingThis podcast is for educational purposes only and is not legal advice. 

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, I talk about the power of your brand of unconditional love. How vital this is for your child, even if they are currently aligned with their abuser. It's a short but powerfully impactful episode. Want to learn more about to empower your children? My next masterclass, How to Empower Your Children, is February 12th, from 12:00-1:30 pm PST. It's live and recorded. You'll leave with 15 actionable tools and strategies you can actually start using that very day, to help educate and empower your children. To help them navigate a lifetime with a narcissistic parent. You will leave feeling more confident, empowered and hopeful. Find out ways you can work with me: https://linktr.ee/chantalcontorinescoachingVisit: https://chantalcontorinescoaching.com to learn how to work with me. And find it all here at: https://linktr.ee/chantalcontorinescoachingFollow me on Instagram: @chantal.contorines.coachingThis podcast is for educational purposes only and is not legal advice. 

Send us Fan MailThis is the episode for all protective parents navigating grief. We name it, we validate it and we learn to live with grief, while ensuring we also live lives with joy and happiness too. The two, grief and joy can in fact coexist. Visit: https://chantalcontorinescoaching.com to learn how to work with me. And find it all here at: https://linktr.ee/chantalcontorinescoachingFollow me on Instagram: @chantal.contorines.coachingThis podcast is for educational purposes only and is not legal advice. 

Send us Fan MailIn this lightning episode, I talk to Alexis Tanner, aka The Nutritionist Mama, about how she took control of her life, and healed herself using food, supplements and lifestyle changes. Stress, abuse, causes so many internal issues and ailments, but you can in fact, heal yourself, and it starts from the inside out. You can follow her on IG at @thenutritionistmama or via her website at: www.thenutrionistmama.com.Visit: https://chantalcontorinescoaching.com to learn how to work with me. And find it all here at: https://linktr.ee/chantalcontorinescoachingFollow me on Instagram: @chantal.contorines.coachingThis podcast is for educational purposes only and is not legal advice. 

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, I talk with advocate (lawyer), mediator, parenting coordinator and advocate for children and adults, Angela Jane Bates. She gives us her top 5 tips for navigating this and we talk all things worldwide family court. She's worked in various areas throughout the world, and ended up in family law. She's not only a wealth of information and whip smart, but is also funny AF.You can find her on social media @familylawyersaVisit: https://chantalcontorinescoaching.com to learn how to work with me. And find it all here at: https://linktr.ee/chantalcontorinescoachingFollow me on Instagram: @chantal.contorines.coachingThis podcast is for educational purposes only and is not legal advice. 

Send us Fan MailThis is the episode for EVERY protective parent, especially during the holidays. I deep dive into what decision fatigue is, how it presents, and what you can do to help lessen it's impact on you. Visit: https://chantalcontorinescoaching.com to learn how to work with me. And find it all here at: https://linktr.ee/chantalcontorinescoachingFollow me on Instagram: @chantal.contorines.coachingThis podcast is for educational purposes only and is not legal advice. 

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, I talk to the amazingly knowledgeable Alex Mack of NarcSurvivorAdvocate about how to navigate family court. You know I'm not a proponent of entering into family court, but when you have to, or are forced to by the super fun narcissist, you need someone like Alex Mack in your corner, giving you the right tools and strategies. This is a must listen for anyone navigating the dumpster fire that is family court. You can find her on social media @narcsurvivoradvocate or on her website: exodusstrategyconsultants.comVisit: https://chantalcontorinescoaching.com to learn how to work with me. And find it all here at: https://linktr.ee/chantalcontorinescoachingFollow me on Instagram: @chantal.contorines.coachingThis podcast is for educational purposes only and is not legal advice. 

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, I talk about ways you, the protective parent, can protect your peace and create memorable moments that will surpass the chaos and confusion your counter parent just loves to create. It's full of insights, tips and reframes to help you enjoy the upcoming holidays with far more confidence, less pressure and less stress.Visit: https://chantalcontorinescoaching.com to learn how to work with me. And find it all here at: https://linktr.ee/chantalcontorinescoachingFollow me on Instagram: @chantal.contorines.coachingThis podcast is for educational purposes only and is not legal advice. 

Send us Fan MailIn this incredibly educational and empowering episode, I talk to Charlie McCready, a parental alienation expert and coach. We explored the topic of parental alienation in depth, covering its dynamics, tactics, and emotional impact on both parents and children. The discussion concluded with insights on the challenges faced by narcissists and empaths in high-conflict situations, emphasizing the importance of self-care and personal growth for parents experiencing alienation. You can find Charlie on social media- @charliemccready1 or on his website at www.charliemccready.com. Visit: https://chantalcontorinescoaching.com to learn how to work with me. And find it all here at: https://linktr.ee/chantalcontorinescoachingFollow me on Instagram: @chantal.contorines.coachingThis podcast is for educational purposes only and is not legal advice. 

Send us Fan MailIn this episode we talk about the importance of injecting more playfulness and silliness into your home. Abuse and abusers rob victims, children and adults alike, of their ability to be playful and silly. Adding more playfulness and silliness in your home creates core memories, allows your children to simply be children, and helps to regulate their nervous systems. Lots of easy, low energy but high impact, ideas here. Visit: https://chantalcontorinescoaching.com to learn how to work with me. And find it all here at: https://linktr.ee/chantalcontorinescoachingFollow me on Instagram: @chantal.contorines.coachingThis podcast is for educational purposes only and is not legal advice. 

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, I talk to the amazing Dr. Torie-ACEs educator, author and speaker- about all things ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences, how our children are impacted by this, when they have an abusive parent, and how we, as protective parents can help support them. Dr. Torie is a wealth of information and is truly passionate about educating everyone about how these scores, how ACEs, show up in society, and how trauma impacts children. Knowledge truly is power and empowering, and this episode is exactly that: empowering. You can find Dr. Torie on IG: dr.victorieus.Her podcast: BeVicTORIEus PodcastHer book: It's Time to Talk About ACEsHer website: www.bevictorieus.comVisit: https://chantalcontorinescoaching.com to learn how to work with me. And find it all here at: https://linktr.ee/chantalcontorinescoachingFollow me on Instagram: @chantal.contorines.coachingThis podcast is for educational purposes only and is not legal advice. 

Send us Fan MailThis is such a great conversation with the amazing Terri of Character Outs Podcast, who was raised by a covert narcissistic mom. We dive into her childhood, her adulthood, and how she make the very hard, but also, very necessary decision to go no contact with a mom who manipulated her at every turn. Spoiler alert- Terri has created a life she loves with a husband she loves, and children she loves and even a grandchild. It turns out, you can in fact create a great life and break cycles of dysfunction and toxicity, so that your own children don't have to heal from their childhood. You can find Terri on social media: @characteroutspodcast and also listen to her amazing podcast on Apple and Spotify: Character Outs Podcast.Visit: https://chantalcontorinescoaching.com to learn how to work with me. And find it all here at: https://linktr.ee/chantalcontorinescoachingFollow me on Instagram: @chantal.contorines.coachingThis podcast is for educational purposes only and is not legal advice. 

Send us Fan MailThis is such a powerful episode, where I talk to the amazing, whip smart and incredibly articulate, Paola Telfer, a UBC electrical engineering grad, turned entrepreneur who created Sens.ai, a revolutionary at home brain training system. Her own accident, which left her at rock bottom and wanting to heal herself, was the catalyst for her wanting to create a system that was far more accessible to the average person. We dive into how this product can help survivors retrain their brain, create new neuropathways, and really live lives they love, despite what the abuser in their lives, do, or don't do. It really is such an empowering episode because we dive into how this product can help change your brain, which has been impacted by abuse, and therefore, your life.Spoiler alert: it truly does work and has literally changed my life. I've gone from not sleeping, to consistently sleeping through the night, after a 20 year battle with sleep. And my focus and productivity have drastically improved as well. You can find her and Sens.ai on social media @sens.ai.incOr at: www.sens.ai/chantalcontorinescoachingYou can also use the Coupon Code: CHANTALCONTORINESCOACHING to receive $100 USD discount off a Sens.ai headsetVisit: https://chantalcontorinescoaching.com to learn how to work with me. And find it all here at: https://linktr.ee/chantalcontorinescoachingFollow me on Instagram: @chantal.contorines.coachingThis podcast is for educational purposes only and is not legal advice. 

Send us Fan MailThis is part 2 of John's story- from toxic dysfunctional family, to marriage to a covert narcissist, to divorce, and the parental alienation that occurred both during as well as after the divorce. This is a story of triumph over pain, of creating rock solid impenetrable boundaries, of finding your people outside of your family of origin, of creating a life you love, despite what the abusers in your life do or don't do. John shows us how to live life outside of abuse, of manipulation, of rejection. You can find him on Instagram at: @malevictimsofnarcissisticabuseYou can find me on Instagram at: @chantal.contorines.coachingor via my website at: www.chantalcontorinescoaching.comVisit: https://chantalcontorinescoaching.com to learn how to work with me.Grab my free parenting resource:https://chantalcontorinescoaching.myflodesk.com/free-how-to-guideJoin my monthly membership for protective parents: https://chantalcontorinescoaching.com/monthly-membershipFollow me on Instagram: @chantal.contorines.coachingThis podcast is for educational purposes only and is not legal advice.Visit: https://chantalcontorinescoaching.com to learn how to work with me. And find it all here at: https://linktr.ee/chantalcontorinescoachingFollow me on Instagram: @chantal.contorines.coachingThis podcast is for educational purposes only and is not legal advice. 

Send us Fan MailThis is Part 1 of John's story- you may know him as the creator of the social media page "Male Victims of Female Narcissists". He was raised in a dysfunctional and emotionally stunted family and then served over a life sentence with a woman who was not interested in a partnership, but rather, a dictatorship. He's suffered tremendous pain and suffering at the hands of those who were meant to love and support him. But, this pain has not stopped him from creating a life he loves, which has started with his creation of rock solid boundaries. Part 2 of his story is coming next week, so stay tuned. You can find John on IG at: @malevictimsoffemalenarcissists and on his podcast The Narcissist Abuse Recovery Channel (NARC) available on Spotify and Apple. Visit: https://chantalcontorinescoaching.com to learn how to work with me. And find it all here at: https://linktr.ee/chantalcontorinescoachingFollow me on Instagram: @chantal.contorines.coachingThis podcast is for educational purposes only and is not legal advice. 

Send us Fan MailThis is the episode for every protective parent who is worried about how the abuse is affecting their child. For every protective parent (that includes you too, stepparents), who have watched their once bonded child align completely with their abusive parent. How many of you have sleepless nights, wondering if they'll ever see through the lies, confusion, brainwashing, and chaos? Wondering how they'll possibly ever come back to you?? This is Maegan's story, as a child with two narcissistic caregivers and one protective mom, a mom who never stopped loving her, showing up for her, and being there for her, even when the pressure became too much for Maegan and she was forced to align completely with her abusers against her mom. This is a real life story, like so many of yours, of pain, pressure, disconnection, but also, healing, growth and reconnection. No matter where you are on this journey, know that there is in fact hope. Visit: https://chantalcontorinescoaching.com to learn how to work with me. And find it all here at: https://linktr.ee/chantalcontorinescoachingFollow me on Instagram: @chantal.contorines.coachingThis podcast is for educational purposes only and is not legal advice. 

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, I talk to the amazing Carl Knickerbocker, of Unapologetic Parenting- he's a father, a husband, an ex husband, an author of not one, but two books, and to top it all off, he's also a divorce and family law attorney who has become an expert in narcissistic counter parents. We talk about the legal aspects, his tips for those divorcing a narcissist, hiring the right lawyer, and move into the ins and out of parallel parenting. This episode is full of nuggets, tools, tips and strategies to help you navigate one of the hardest journeys of your life. You can find Carl on social media: @unapologeticparenting or on his website at www.carlknickerbockerlaw.com, or through his books, "The Parallel Parenting Solution" and "Family Court Solution". Visit: https://chantalcontorinescoaching.com to learn how to work with me. And find it all here at: https://linktr.ee/chantalcontorinescoachingFollow me on Instagram: @chantal.contorines.coachingThis podcast is for educational purposes only and is not legal advice. 

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, I have the pleasure of talking to the amazing Dr. Nadine Macaluso, the ex wife of the Wolf of Wallstreet, therapist, author, and all around amazing human who turned her life completely around, with 2 young children, and with nothing to her name. We talk about trauma bonds and cognitive dissonance, and how these affect every survivor of narcissistic abuse, but also, children victims too. This episode is full of juicy tips and nuggets that I know are going to help you create a life you love, despite what the narcissist in your life does, or doesn't do. You can find Dr Nae on social media: @therealnadine. Visit: https://chantalcontorinescoaching.com to learn how to work with me. And find it all here at: https://linktr.ee/chantalcontorinescoachingFollow me on Instagram: @chantal.contorines.coachingThis podcast is for educational purposes only and is not legal advice. 

Send us Fan MailThis is the episode for anyone who has suffered, or is suffering from chronic pain. Wowza. Adriana shares her story of growing up with a narcissistic mom, to dating various narcissistic men (so common, as your body goes with what it knows), to suffering debilitating chronic pain attacks, in rapid fire. From this, to building a life she loves. It's a power half an hour full of tips and tools to help you navigate this with far more clarity and confidence, and also, hopefully, help you regain your own personal power. A little bit about Adriana in her own words:After nearly 3 decades of enduring narcissistic abuse and 4 years of dealing with severe chronic pain - I had to make the choice to embark on my own healing journey.Doing my inner work not only helped me heal from the physical pain I went through, but it also helped me heal from the narcissistic abuse I endured from being raised by a narcissistic mother, other close relationships, and even colleagues/toxic workplaces (they were everywhere!).My own healing journey inspired me to become a life coach so I could help other people. My certifications include:Certified Professional Life CoachCertified Mind Body Fitness CoachCertified Stress Management coachCertified SafeSpace Trauma Informed FacilitatorMy goal is to empower survivors of narcissistic abuse to heal, set boundaries, and live life on their own terms! You can find Adriana on IG: @letsgetyourshifttogetherBy email: [email protected]: https://chantalcontorinescoaching.com to learn how to work with me. And find it all here at: https://linktr.ee/chantalcontorinescoachingFollow me on Instagram: @chantal.contorines.coachingThis podcast is for educational purposes only and is not legal advice. 

Send us Fan MailIn this Episode, I talk about the importance of radical acceptance, reframing and mantras to help survivors, specifically those protective parents, navigate the ultra marathon that "co-parenting" with an active narcissistic counter parent is. I then move into a discussion about how these tools can help those protective parents whose children have been turned against them. It's a powerful episode full of insights and tools and mindset shifts to help you live a life you love, despite what the narcissist in your life, does, or doesn't do. Visit: https://chantalcontorinescoaching.com to learn how to work with me. And find it all here at: https://linktr.ee/chantalcontorinescoachingFollow me on Instagram: @chantal.contorines.coachingThis podcast is for educational purposes only and is not legal advice. 

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, I talk to Courtney Gilmartin, a documentation expert, the founder of the Monarch Method, as well as the New Jersey Protective Moms  a Non-Profit organization. Documentation is truly the foundation of your case proving your ex's patterns of behaviour, so, it's vital that you become an expert in this area, as they are always going to counter parent, and very rarely do what's actually in your children's best interest. Courtney drops some key tips and tricks that are sure to help any protective parent listening in. You can find her on IG at: @courtney.gilmartin and on her website: www.monarchconsultinggrp.com. I hope you all leave with new tools in your toolbox that expand your playbook!Visit: https://chantalcontorinescoaching.com to learn how to work with me. And find it all here at: https://linktr.ee/chantalcontorinescoachingFollow me on Instagram: @chantal.contorines.coachingThis podcast is for educational purposes only and is not legal advice. 

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, I talk to the amazing Allison Dagney, emotional abuse recovery mentor, 2 times best selling author and host of her own podcast. She is both a survivor and an expert. She shares her story of abuse and escape with us, and then, shares her path to healing, which is full of helpful tips and tricks to help you create a life you love, despite what the abuser in your life does, or doesn't do. You can find her on IG at allisonkdagney or on her website at www.radiateandrise.com. Visit: https://chantalcontorinescoaching.com to learn how to work with me. And find it all here at: https://linktr.ee/chantalcontorinescoachingFollow me on Instagram: @chantal.contorines.coachingThis podcast is for educational purposes only and is not legal advice. 

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, the amazing Renee Bauer, family law attorney, author and app creator, joins us to help you navigate the legal system and your lawyer, with more confidence, while giving you real life tips and tools that will save your sanity, your peace of mind, your time, your energy and your bank account. You can find Renee on IG @msreneebauer or via her website at: www.familylawyerct.com and her app: @parentcopilot Visit: https://chantalcontorinescoaching.com to learn how to work with me. And find it all here at: https://linktr.ee/chantalcontorinescoachingFollow me on Instagram: @chantal.contorines.coachingThis podcast is for educational purposes only and is not legal advice. 

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, I connect with the truly awe inspiring Jill Wise @the_enlightened_target, about her harrowing journey, from the child of a malignant narcissistic father to the wife of a narcissistic abuser, who later colluded with her father to fracture her bond with her son. Over a decade in the court system; having her ex and her father join forces; and experiencing her son be alienated from her. All of this could easily break a person. While Jill found herself at rock bottom, isolate, broke, and without her son, she slowly, but intentionally climbed her way out from the bottom. Putting on her own oxygen mask on first, was crucial in her reconnection with her son. This is a story of pain, heartbreak, betrayal, but more importantly, of hope, healing and empowerment. You can find Jill Wise on IG @the_enlightened_target or via her website at: www.jillwise.comVisit: https://chantalcontorinescoaching.com to learn how to work with me. And find it all here at: https://linktr.ee/chantalcontorinescoachingFollow me on Instagram: @chantal.contorines.coachingThis podcast is for educational purposes only and is not legal advice. 

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, I talk to the amazing Kelly Sutliff, a psychotherapist, a DV survivor, and the founder of a nonprofit Kelly's Canine. She was married for only 11 months, with no joint assets and no children, but her divorce took over 4 years. After the first and only instance of physical abuse, a series of horrific instances that were meant to end her life, Kelly hit rock bottom in the aftermath of this episode. But, she managed to climb back out and has created a life that she would never have imagined. This is her story. This is her climb. This is her finding her passion and her purpose to live a life she loves. You can find Kelly on social media:on IG @real_talk_with_kelly,her professional work [email protected] and her nonprofit @kellys_k9s_tailsofcourageAnd if this episode resonated with you, please save it, follow me, and share it with a friend or friends. Visit: https://chantalcontorinescoaching.com to learn how to work with me. And find it all here at: https://linktr.ee/chantalcontorinescoachingFollow me on Instagram: @chantal.contorines.coachingThis podcast is for educational purposes only and is not legal advice. 

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, I am joined with The Vanessa Reiser, survivor, therapist, mom, author, ironman, and narcissistic/cult expert. We delve into how victims can escape, become survivors and then learn to thrive despite what their exes do or don't do. Vanessa talks about her own personal story and how she climbed out from the bottom she found herself in and rebuilt her life from the ground up. She partners her own personal experience with her professional expertise on narcissistic abuse to provide us with tips, tricks, tools, and strategies for all those who find themselves in abusive relationships, and those who have escaped them. If you've ever wondered how to build back up, how to heal, how to thrive and not merely survive, this conversation is for you. You can find Vanessa on IG @vanessareiserlcsw or at www.tellatherapist.netVisit: https://chantalcontorinescoaching.com to learn how to work with me. And find it all here at: https://linktr.ee/chantalcontorinescoachingFollow me on Instagram: @chantal.contorines.coachingThis podcast is for educational purposes only and is not legal advice. 

Send us Fan MailDr Sherrie Campbell shares her story, as the child of two sadistic parents to escaping the toxic family system she grew up in, who then rebuilt her life from the ground up, becoming a trailblazer in the area of toxic family systems and healing from abuse. Hers is a story of hope for every survivor. She shares what helped her rebuild from nothing into the powerhouse that she is today. Hers is a story of hope, inspiration, rebuilding, reconnecting, boundaries, resilience, and reclaiming your own personal power. If you are the child who experienced abuse, or the protective parent up against an actively abusive counter parent, who worries about their children thriving despite what their other parent does or doesn't do, this is the conversation for you. You can find Dr. Sherrie Campbell on IG @dr.sherrie or at www.drsherriecampbell.com.Visit: https://chantalcontorinescoaching.com to learn how to work with me. And find it all here at: https://linktr.ee/chantalcontorinescoachingFollow me on Instagram: @chantal.contorines.coachingThis podcast is for educational purposes only and is not legal advice. 

Send us Fan MailAmanda Nguyen shares her story, from full time stay at home mom, who after 20 plus years, found herself in a custody battle with her abuser- a tug of war between her and her abuser, where the children were the rope. She chose to lay down the rope, with the hope and intention of being able to reconnect with her children.Through this, she did hit rock bottom, she was suicidal, but, has built back her life all the while, learning how to stay in contact with her 3 boys who live fulltime with their dad. While still living with the pain of not being able to parent as she once was able to, she's learned to parent from afar and managed to build a life she loves, despite her pain. If you have experienced the intentional fracturing of your child's bond with you, the weaponization of your children, and feel helpless and hopeless, this is the conversation for you. You can follow Amanda and her story as it unfolds on IG @thebakealong. Visit: https://chantalcontorinescoaching.com to learn how to work with me. And find it all here at: https://linktr.ee/chantalcontorinescoachingFollow me on Instagram: @chantal.contorines.coachingThis podcast is for educational purposes only and is not legal advice.