Welcome to our very first Friday Coaching Corner! In this session, I answer questions from a listener navigating the challenges of living near her abusive ex, parenting through manipulation, and dealing with silent treatment in co-parenting apps.

The listener shares that her ex still lives in an outbuilding on the marital property, creating constant stress and safety concerns. On top of that, her ex is weaponizing the children against her, and she’s experiencing co-parenting sabotage through both denial of parenting time and the silent treatment in their communication app.

I answer these questions...

1. How can I create a sense of safety in my home when my abusive ex lives so close by?
2. How do I respond when my 13-year-old mimics my ex’s critical tone and behavior toward me, and how should I explain this shift to their therapist?
3. What strategies can I use when my co-parent stops responding to messages and uses the silent treatment as a tactic?

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After years of surviving post-separation abuse and high-conflict co-parenting, you may find yourself disconnected from your older teen or adult child. Maybe they’re distant. Maybe they believe things about you that aren’t true. Or maybe they just don’t seem to want a relationship anymore. It can be heartbreaking.

Listen for ideas on how to begin rebuilding a stronger, more grounded connection with teenager or adult child, even when the path feels uncertain.

We cover:

• The emotional and developmental landscape of older teens and young adults
• How loyalty binds, trauma, and autonomy affect the parent-child dynamic
• Common emotional struggles parents face — like grief, guilt, and helplessness
• Small but powerful ways to reopen communication and rebuild trust
• The importance of boundaries — for you and for them
• How to let go of control while still showing up with love and steadiness
• What to do if your child isn’t ready (yet) to reconnect

I hope this episode leaves you feeling more grounded in your role as a parent, even if the relationship looks different than you hoped, and more confident in taking steps toward authentic, lasting connection.

Want to share your experience or ask a question for a future episode? You can do that anonymously via https://www.risingbeyondpc.com/podcasts.html or email me at info@risingbeyondpc.com.

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One of the most horrific and insidious consequences of coercive control and dv is the systematic way in which an abuser strips away their victim’s sense of self and identity. One of the most impactful parts of the healing process is rebuilding that connection with the self and redefining your roles and identities.

On this episode, I invited my friend and colleague, Erin Siegel to share how the framework of Human Design has been pivotal as she heals from her abuse and continued post separation abuse and how it could be a tool for your healing as well.

Erin Siegel, Master Aesthetician, Certified High Conflict Divorce and Parenting Coach, and Human Design guide and Creatrix of Fortitude & Flourish, shares how this powerful system has supported her own transformation and how it can support yours, especially while navigating healing trauma and navigating the family courts.

Books Mentioned:
• A Modern Guide to Human Design by Rachel Lieberman
• The Definitive Book of Human Design: The Science of Differentiation by Ra Uru Hu & Lynda Bunnell

Human Design App:
• HDesign App – Why we love it: You can add your children’s charts and gain insights on how to parent and relate more consciously.

Explore your unique blueprint and connect with community through one of our upcoming events:
→ Human Design Social Gathering
→ Divorce Unlocked Community Gatherings

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Text your name, phone number, email, and a brief note about how you’ve risen beyond power and control to 720-933-8848.
Deadline: 1 week after this episode airs.
The winner will be announced on IG and contacted directly!

Book your complimentary coaching call with Erin here:
https://calendly.com/fortitudeandflourish/holistic-coaching-complimentary-discovery-call

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If you've been looking for a supportive community of women going through the topics we cover, head over to our website to learn more about the Rising Beyond Community. - https://www.risingbeyondpc.com/

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