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spiritsonghcdc
Oct 10, 20243 min read
The "Dominant" Parent Trap
Dominance. That's their agenda. A quick Google for synonyms for the word dominant brings up ruling, governing, controlling, commanding, supr
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spiritsonghcdc
Oct 2, 20244 min read
Pregnancy: Igniting the Narcissist
Hindsight can be a real bitch. Looking back you can see so clearly how things played out. You can see the moments where you said "This...
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spiritsonghcdc
Sep 23, 20244 min read
Is Coercive Control Lurking in Your Life?
Or is it sitting there in the recliner in the middle of the living room, barking orders at the kids, insulting you, and not participating...
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spiritsonghcdc
Jul 1, 20244 min read
The Debate and Family Court: Abuse on Stage
I wasn't home when the debate started last Thursday, which was fine because I didn't want to watch it anyway. I knew what would happen. I...
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spiritsonghcdc
May 28, 20244 min read
5 Tips for Communicating With Your Abuser After Separation
These early days after you've filed are pivotal in setting the tone for how you will be perceived by the court...
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spiritsonghcdc
Apr 22, 20243 min read
Coercive Control 101
I've been divorced from an abusive partner for sixteen years now and have been doing some serious unpacking of all that baggage for the...
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spiritsonghcdc
Aug 11, 20233 min read
How Do I Find the Right Divorce Coach?
I feel like every time I open any of my social media feeds lately, I'm seeing more and more ads for seemingly higher profile...
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spiritsonghcdc
Jul 19, 20234 min read
Testifying When Your Terrified
I have yet to work with a client that is excited about the opportunity to testify in court--or to be cross examined by opposing counsel....
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spiritsonghcdc
Jun 28, 20234 min read
The Narcissistic Meltdown: What Can We Learn From Donald Trump?
Watching the 45th president of the United States melt down all over social media and say things like "I am a legitimate person" as a...
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spiritsonghcdc
Apr 24, 20235 min read
Forget the Mama Bear Analogy...Mama Elephant is Where It's At
Have you ever felt an analogy? My journey has had me looking reflectively at the past lately, especially relating to my children and the...
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spiritsonghcdc
Apr 3, 20233 min read
Radical Acceptance: How Do You Accept the Unacceptable?
It can feel like such a slap in the face to finally take steps to get out of an abusive relationship and start the divorce process, only...
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spiritsonghcdc
Mar 29, 20234 min read
Post Separation Abuse: Harassment and Stalking
As promised, we're going to take a closer look at some of the components of Post Separation Abuse, starting with one of the most...
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spiritsonghcdc
Mar 15, 20233 min read
What is a High Conflict Divorce? (and how is different than a regular one?)
This is probably the most common question I get about what I do. The term "high conflict" can be a bit misleading because on the surface...
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