Amy left her Spanish husband, Stefan, following years of controlling behaviour which escalated to physical violence. She fled to her sister’s house in the UK to break free from the invisible power cord holding her and Stefan together and determined to protect their daughter from harm. Amy found much-needed breathing space and started to plan where and how, as a separated family, they would heal and move forward.
Read moreThe Family Court’s Paramount Consideration becomes Clear and It’s Holding Back Reform
The family court judge resolves disputes between separated parents and regards the child's welfare as their paramount consideration when deciding child arrangements. Or so society is led to believe.
Read moreNarcissistic Abuse and Family Court Injustice: Breaking Point
If you are a victim of a narcissistic individual, you are dealing with excruciating psychological and sometimes physical abuse, which society often doesn’t see. If you are in the family court system with this individual, then you are dealing with an extraordinary injustice, which society often doesn’t hear about. To be trapped in a cycle of abuse and to be harmed and silenced by a cruel and unfair system causes you to suffer enormously; I know it will push you to breaking point on more than one occasion.
Read moreNarcissistic Abusers Separate and Sabotage to Maintain Power and Control
Narcissistic abusers take an exploitative approach to relationships; they demand a constant source of adoration and attention from their partner. They target empathetic, nurturing individuals who will satisfy their needs.
Read moreAn Open Letter to Family Court Mums Forced to Co-Parent with a Coercively Controlling Ex
To all the mums out there trapped in family court proceedings and contact arrangements with a coercively controlling, narcissistic ex. I know you are suffering right now. I know how frustrating it is when no one believes you and no one can see what you see. It’s torturous when you are forced you to have a constant evil in your life.
Read moreFamily Court & Post-Separation Coercive Control: The Communications
Why is your coercively controlling ex so successful in overpowering you in the family courts? They are in control of the communications. Abusers take an exploitative approach to relationships and communications about your child’s school, health or contact arrangements present them with an opportunity to continue the post-separation abuse. When your ex remains in control, it keeps you, the empath parent, vulnerable and in a state of confusion and fear.
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