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Gaslighting After Cheating: Is It Abuse?
“He cheated. I found out. And now I’m the one feeling like I’ve done something wrong.” That’s not confusion. That’s gaslighting. And...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
May 24 min read
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He’s Begging Me to Stay After Cheating—But My Gut Says Run
It starts with an apology—then comes the manipulation. “He's crying. He says he made a mistake. He’s promising therapy. But something...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
May 24 min read
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He Cheated, Then Called Me Crazy: Understanding Gaslighting After Infidelity
Infidelity hurts—but gaslighting after cheating adds a whole new layer of trauma. It’s no longer just betrayal. Now you’re made to feel...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
May 24 min read
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Reclaiming Your Confidence After a Breakup That Broke You
Some breakups don’t just end a relationship—they break your confidence, shake your identity, and leave you questioning everything. If...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
May 25 min read
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He Turned Our Friends Against Me—How to Reclaim Your Voice
He Turned Our Friends Against Me—How to Reclaim Your Voice One of the most painful parts of a breakup or divorce isn’t just losing your...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
May 24 min read
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Parental Alienation by a Narcissist: How to Push Back Without Pushing Your Child Away
When a narcissist starts turning your child against you, it feels like a betrayal on every level. The subtle comments, guilt trips, and...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
Apr 304 min read
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The Narcissist Is Turning My Kid Against Me: What Should I Do?
The Narcissist Is Turning My Kid Against Me: What Should I Do? If you're a parent who's watching your child drift away due to the...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
Apr 304 min read
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Divorce and Pets: What to Know Before Fighting for Custody of Your Dog
Divorce and Pets: What to Know Before Fighting for Custody of Your Dog For many people, the dog isn’t “just a pet”—they're a best friend,...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
Apr 304 min read
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Pet Custody Battles in Divorce: Who Gets the Dog?
Pet Custody Battles in Divorce: Who Gets the Dog? Divorce is never easy—but when there's a dog involved, emotions run even higher. For...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
Apr 304 min read
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Pet Custody Battles in Divorce: Who Gets the Dog in Alabama (and Beyond)?
Divorce is already hard enough —but if you share a dog, cat, or emotional support animal, the pain runs even deeper. In Alabama (and most...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
Apr 305 min read
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Who Gets Our Pet in a Divorce? Legal and Emotional Answers for Pet Lovers
Divorce is hard on everyone—but for pet lovers, it’s especially heartbreaking. When the dog or cat you raised becomes part of the...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
Apr 304 min read
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My Ex Was Awarded Our Pet, But They're Now Neglecting It – What Can I Do?
Divorce can break up more than just marriages—it can break families, including the bond you shared with your pet. In most states,...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
Apr 304 min read
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Emotional Abuse Through the Children: What’s the Legal Path?
When your ex uses your child to inflict emotional harm, the pain cuts deep—and the legal path isn’t always clear. You may hear your child...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
Apr 294 min read
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Fighting Back When the Other Parent Controls Everything: What You Can Do
Feeling shut out of parenting decisions—even with a custody order in place? You’re not alone. Some parents treat shared custody like a...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
Apr 294 min read
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What If My Child Starts Repeating Cuss Words After Returning from Visitation with My Ex?
It hits you in the gut. Your young child comes home from a weekend with your ex and starts blurting out cuss words that would make a...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
Apr 294 min read
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My Ex Undermines Me During Phone Calls with My Children – What Can I Do?
Phone and video calls are lifelines when you don’t have physical custody of your children. But what happens when your ex uses those calls...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
Apr 294 min read
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Can I Ask the Court to Appoint a Therapist for My Child?
When your child is caught in the emotional fallout of a high-conflict custody case or toxic divorce, therapy can be a vital tool. But can...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
Apr 294 min read
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How to Talk to a Guardian ad Litem About Parental Alienation
In child custody disputes, the Guardian ad Litem (GAL) plays a vital role in protecting the child's best interests. However, when...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
Apr 294 min read
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She Coaches the Kids to Hate Me – What Can I Do?
She Coaches the Kids to Hate Me – What Can I Do? When your child turns cold or fearful without explanation, something’s off. If your ex...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
Apr 294 min read
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How to Prove Parental Alienation in Court
Parental alienation isn’t just frustrating—it’s damaging, manipulative, and deeply unjust. It can destroy your relationship with your...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
Apr 295 min read
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