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You Can’t Co-Parent with Crazy: Why Parallel Parenting Is Your Best Move
Let’s be blunt: you can’t co-parent with crazy . When your ex is a narcissist, traditional co-parenting ideals fall apart. Communication...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jul 65 min read


Parallel Parenting with a Narcissist: How to Maintain Peace and Keep Control
Co-parenting with a narcissist isn’t just frustrating—it’s destabilizing, exhausting, and often traumatic. Narcissistic exes thrive on...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jul 65 min read


They Blame You for the Breakup—But Refusing Accountability Is the Sabotage
When you feel guilty for walking away, pause and ask yourself: Who was really doing the work in the relationship? Were you always the one...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jul 55 min read


Is a Narcissist Sabotaging Your Bond with Your Child? Here’s How to Fight Back
After leaving a toxic relationship, many parents face a new heartbreak: their ex is now trying to turn the child against them. This...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jul 55 min read


Walking Away Wasn’t Sabotage—It Was Survival. Here’s How to Own That Truth
Walking away from someone who repeatedly disrespected, gaslit, or emotionally harmed you does not make you the villain. Yet, guilt is a...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jul 55 min read


Neglect and Grandchildren: What Family Court Judges Look For
Watching your grandchild suffer from neglect is heartbreaking—and legally actionable. If you suspect your grandchild is being neglected,...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jul 45 min read


Dependency Petitions and Grandparents: When Parents Are Unmarried or a Parent Dies
Grandparents often become lifelines when a child’s home life becomes unstable. In Alabama, if the child’s parents are unmarried,...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jul 45 min read


Emergency Petitions for Grandparents: When DHR or Family Court Steps In
In Alabama, grandparents often find themselves on the outside looking in when a toxic family situation erupts. But when the stakes are...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jul 45 min read


Parental Alienation & Parallel Parenting with a Narcissist Ex
If you're a single mother facing a narcissist who’s actively turning your child against you, you may be dealing with parental alienation...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jul 35 min read


When DHR, GALs, or Therapists Are Involved in Narcissist Co-Parenting Cases
For single mothers navigating co-parenting with a narcissist, involvement from DHR (Department of Human Resources), CPS (Child Protective...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jul 35 min read


Co-Parenting with a Narcissist: Apps, Plans, and Sanity Tools
Co-parenting with a narcissist is one of the most emotionally and logistically draining challenges a single mother can face. Narcissistic...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jul 35 min read


What to Do When the Kids Don’t Want to Visit You
Few moments are more heartbreaking than when your child says, “I don’t want to come over.” Whether they’re upset, distant, or simply...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jul 26 min read


Combating Parental Alienation – When Your Kids Are Repeating Hurtful Things
Parental alienation is real, harmful, and one of the most emotionally devastating tactics in a high-conflict custody case. When your...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jul 26 min read


Father’s Rights and Co-Parenting with a Narcissist – When the Kids Say “Mommy Said You’re Mean
For fathers navigating custody or co-parenting arrangements with a narcissistic ex, few things hurt more than hearing your child say,...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jul 26 min read


How to Interact with DHR, CPS, or the Guardian ad Litem in Custody Cases
If you’re involved in an emergency custody case, you may find yourself interacting with DHR (Department of Human Resources), CPS (Child...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jul 15 min read


Emergency Custody Hearings and Pendente Lite Relief: What to Expect
You’ve filed for emergency custody—now what? Whether it’s an emergency hearing or a pendente lite (temporary) relief hearing, the process...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jul 15 min read


When Is Emergency Custody an Option? How to Prepare for Filing a Petition
In high-conflict custody situations, the need for emergency custody may arise suddenly and without warning. If you believe your child is...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jul 15 min read


Narcissistic Hoovering – Why No Contact Matters More Than Ever
The Breakup Was the Wake-Up: Learning You Deserve Better When a relationship ends—especially one marked by neglect, emotional...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jun 305 min read


He Left Me and It Hurts – Trauma Bonds, Love Bombing, and Protecting Yourself Financially
The Breakup Was the Wake-Up: Learning You Deserve Better When a relationship ends—especially one marked by neglect, emotional...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jun 306 min read


He Left Me for Someone Else – Healing After Leaving a Narcissist
The Breakup Was the Wake-Up: Learning You Deserve Better When a relationship ends—especially one marked by neglect, emotional...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jun 306 min read
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