Does abuse stop after you leave? Using kids as a weapon against you- Episode #66

After leaving a toxic relationship you may go on a rollercoaster of emotions and drama. Sadly, many use children as a tool against you this is one of many "Post-separation abuse" tactics that can be used against you. Even in situations where it is not an intimate partner. An adult child can withhold visiting with Grandparents or other family members. This adds more hurt to a volatile situation. It is also not surprising for the abuser to turn the children against you which is called "Parental Alienation". Once the abuser gets what he/she wants the children are no longer needs so they may ignore the children, become neglectful, continue to turn the kids against you. Hold strong! Make sure to keep a paper trail! Talk with your legal representation about the situation. Involve a GAL or CASA if you need someone to advocate for the children. And most importantly... Don't give up!

Someone out there needs to know they are not alone and that they can survive. Perhaps you are a parent or friend of someone trapped in an abusive relationship and need to know how to help. Message me privately for support or help. My goal is to share awareness, offer empowerment, and educate others about emotional traumas and domestic abuse.

This is the first of many episodes to come where I will share my story but also stories of courage and healing from Survivors, Coaches, to Therapists/Counselors.

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Find help and info here-

https://www.thehotline.org/

https://www.domesticshelters.org/

https://internationalwomenshouse.org/get-help

https://www.domesticshelters.org/resources/national-global-organizations

Sexual Assault Hotline- https://www.rainn.org/

National Suicide Prevention lifeline-800-273-8255