#high-conflict

One year ago today, we faced all 3 kids ready to testify against us for abuse that never occurred. Do we fight? Or retreat?

November 16, 2016.

It was over.

Done.

Finished.

Or so we thought.

..

June 13, 2018.

Our never-ending nightmare began, again.

With a single phone call.

Now, this.

..

Today was June 28, 2018.

And we hadn’t slept in 15 days.

Not since that phone call that changed everything.

Not since DFS deemed our home “unsafe.”

Not since we faced 27 new…

Often times community professionals are unknowingly recruited to help the cycle of parental alienation. And here's how it happens.

Originally published in Stepparent Magazine 4/11/2019

Recently, I was reminded why I hate talking about parental alienation.  A thirty-minute session with the benefits rep at work left me feeling victimized and helpless all over again.  Questions that ensued from such a simple interaction like left me feeling deflated and left her convinced that I’m not only crazy, but also most likely a child…

5 Types of High-Conflict People & What To Do

Ah, the holidays.  Families spending time together.  But what if you have to spend time with people that love conflict?  While it would be best just to avoid these personality types altogether (and get a lot of conflict right out of your life), it isn’t always that simple.  Here are the 5 types of high-conflict people, and what to do about them.  See how many you can spot this holiday season. The…