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Staying No Contact After a Break-Up: Why It Works and How to Do It With Strength
The Power of Going No Contact After a Break-Up When a relationship ends—especially one marked by emotional manipulation, toxic patterns,...
Michael Capleone, Sr.
Aug 2, 20256 min read
What to Do When Mediation with a Narcissist Fails: A Guide for Protecting Yourself and Your Future
Mediation is often seen as a peaceful, cost-effective alternative to court—but what happens when the person on the other side of the...
Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jul 30, 20256 min read
The Ex Recording Me Without Consent – And Can It be Used Against Me?
Introduction: What It Really Takes to Deal with a Narcissist Ex If you’re dealing with a narcissist ex, you already know: this isn’t just...
Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jul 24, 20255 min read
My Ex Weaponizes DHR Against Me – What You Need to Know Now
Introduction: What It Really Takes to Deal with a Narcissist Ex If you’re dealing with a narcissist ex, you already know: this isn’t just...
Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jul 24, 20256 min read
Life After a False PFA – Co-Parenting, Recovery, and Moving Forward
What Is a PFA—and How Can It Be Misused in Family Law? A Protection From Abuse (PFA) order is a civil legal mechanism designed to...
Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jul 21, 20256 min read
The Narcissist Keeps Texting Like We’re Still Together – How to Hold the Line Post-Breakup
Navigating Relationships with a Narcissist: Break-Ups, Parental Alienation, Hoovering, and Interactions with DHR/CPS and Guardian ad...
Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jul 20, 20255 min read
Narcissist Hoovering: Co-Parenting After the Relationship Ends
What Is Hoovering—and Why Is It Happening to You? Hoovering is a manipulative tactic often used by narcissists to pull you back into a...
Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jul 19, 20255 min read
Communicating with DHR, CPS, Guardian ad Litem, and Therapists After Alienation
You Are Still Their Parent: Strength and Hope Through Parental Alienation Parental alienation can feel like watching your child slowly...
Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jul 17, 20256 min read
Parallel Parenting with a Narcissist After Alienation
When co-parenting becomes impossible due to conflict and manipulation, the next best model is parallel parenting. This structure limits...
Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jul 17, 20255 min read
Documenting Abuse and Parental Alienation When Your Ex Plays the Victim
You’re Not Powerless: Encouragement for Parents Facing Court with a Narcissist Ex If you’re heading to court against a narcissist ex, it...
Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jul 16, 20257 min read
Parental Alienation and Parallel Parenting: Protecting Your Bond with Your Child from a Narcissist Ex
Are You Co-Parenting with a Narcissist Who’s Driving You to the Edge? Read This. Every text turns into an argument. Every exchange...
Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jul 14, 20255 min read
How to Win Custody Without Going Crazy When Your Ex Is a Narcissist
Introduction Facing a custody battle against a narcissist ex is emotionally exhausting. These individuals thrive on chaos, manipulation,...
Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jul 10, 20256 min read
How to Win Custody Without Going Broke When Your Ex Is a Narcissist
Introduction Winning custody when your ex is a narcissist can feel like a costly battle. These cases often involve emotional...
Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jul 10, 20256 min read
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 6, 20255 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 3, 20255 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 3, 20255 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 2, 20256 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 30, 20256 min read
How to Stay No Contact When You Still Crave Closure – Are You Craving Validation or Repeating a Trauma Bond?
Craving closure can feel like a reasonable need. But for many survivors of emotional abuse, what they’re actually craving is validation....
Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jun 23, 20255 min read
How a Narcissist Responds When They Lose Control Over You
What Is a Narcissist—and Why Are They So Dangerous in Relationships? A narcissist is someone with a deep need for admiration, a grandiose...
Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jun 18, 20255 min read
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