In my work, I support people facing high-conflict divorces or recovering from emotional abuse—people who are often just starting to put words to what they’ve endured. For many, it’s not only about healing but also figuring out how to communicate their experience in a...
One day, in the middle of another desperate Google search to figure out if I was losing my mind or being gaslit, I stumbled onto something that made everything snap into focus: Post Separation Abuse At first, I slammed my laptop shut. I told myself this didn’t apply...
The Reality of the Family Court System The family court system is meant to be a place where you can seek justice and protection from your abuser, whether it’s physical, mental, or emotional abuse. When you’re married and ready to leave your abuser, whether...
Narcissism Checklist They criticize to nitpick and demean you, not to empower you. Highly toxic people don’t give constructive criticism as a way to help you – they throw nuggets of disdain rather than wisdom your way in order to make you double your efforts to please...
Divorcing a Narcissist When married to a narcissist, separating is only the first step to finding peace and starting your healing journey. There’s still the divorce, and most court systems encourage you to work with your abuser to find a peaceful resolution. Working...
Today we drove to Mt. Washington Resort to have a night to relax before a wedding tomorrow. I took my daughter as my date. I honestly couldn’t think of a better dancing partner. The drive up was long and I listened to Elissa Wall on Mormon Stories for most of...
