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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.
2 days ago5 min read
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5 Signs Your Ex Is Turning Your Child Against You—and What You Can Do About It
What Is Parental Alienation—and How Can You Spot It Early? Parental alienation  is a form of psychological manipulation where one parent...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
2 days ago6 min read
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How to Explain Parallel Parenting to a Judge (Without Sounding Like the Problem)
Judges want one thing in custody cases: the best interests of the child. If you request parallel parenting, you must present it not as a...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
5 days ago5 min read
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My Ex Girlfriend Won’t Let Me See My Child – What Are My Rights? (Co-Parenting with a Narcissist)
You’re not just dealing with a breakup—you’re dealing with a power struggle. Every time you ask to see your child, your ex responds with...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jun 135 min read
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I'm a Single Mom and I'm Exhausted — Rebuilding Your Relationship After Parental Alienation
Parental alienation is a painful reality for many single moms co-parenting with narcissistic exes. If your child has been emotionally...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jun 124 min read
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I'm a Single Mom and I'm Exhausted — How to Effectively Communicate with DHR and the Guardian ad Litem When Co-Parenting with a Narcissist
Dealing with the Department of Human Resources (DHR) and a Guardian ad Litem (GAL) adds another layer of complexity to co-parenting with...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jun 124 min read
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How to Move On and Not Fall Back Into the Relationship with a Narcissist
Even after everything they did, you miss them. You still wonder if you overreacted. If maybe, just maybe, this time it could be...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jun 94 min read
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My Ex Got the Dog—But They’re Neglecting It. What Can I Do?
You fought to keep your pet—but the court awarded it to your ex. Now you hear they’re being neglected, left alone, or worse. You feel...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jun 94 min read
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Healing the Relationship with Your Child After Parental Alienation
You’ve survived the chaos. Now, it’s time to repair what’s been damaged. If you’ve lost connection with your child due to parental...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jun 85 min read
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The Subtle (and Not-So-Subtle) Signs of Parental Alienation
Parental alienation doesn't always start with something obvious. Sometimes it sneaks in through eye rolls, changed attitudes, or stories...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jun 85 min read
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Will the DHR/CPS Case Ever End? What Can I Do? – Protecting Yourself from a Narcissist’s Smear Campaign
The Phone Rings—DHR is Investigating. Again. You know your narcissist ex is behind it. You’re a good parent—but they’ve made another...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jun 74 min read
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Temporary Relief Hearings in High-Conflict Divorces: When You Need Protection, Structure, and Leverage—Fast
When divorcing a high-conflict or narcissistic partner, the court process can feel like psychological warfare. If you're dealing with...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jun 64 min read
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When the Pain of Letting Go Feels Worse Than Staying: How to Emotionally Detach From Someone Who Hurt You
You know they’re toxic. You know it’s time to walk away. But emotionally, you feel chained to them.  Welcome to the battle between your...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jun 14 min read
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When the Pain of Letting Go Feels Worse Than Staying: Coping with a Change in Routine
Letting go hurts. But what hurts even more—for many—is losing the routine.  The predictable patterns, no matter how unhealthy, gave a...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jun 15 min read
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Setting Boundaries with a Narcissist Ex on Social Media: A Guide for Co-Parents
Dealing with a narcissist ex on social media can feel like walking on a tightrope. Without clear boundaries, their manipulative behavior...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
May 197 min read
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How Narcissist Exes Use Social Media to Manipulate Co-Parents and What You Can Do About It
Social media has become a powerful tool for communication—and for manipulation. When dealing with a narcissist ex, platforms like...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
May 196 min read
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My Narcissist Ex Is Posting Lies About Me Online – Can I Use It in Court?
When your narcissist ex turns to social media to broadcast lies, it can feel like a personal and public ambush. The emotional toll is...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
May 195 min read
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Brainwashed by My Ex: How to Reclaim Your Role as a Parent After Alienation
If your child has started acting distant, repeating negative things about you, or outright rejecting your presence—it might not be a...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
May 185 min read
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Is My Child Being Brainwashed Against Me? 7 Signs of Subtle Parental Alienation
Introduction:  You know something feels off. Your child hesitates when speaking to you, parrots phrases you’ve never said, or acts cold...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
May 175 min read
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Your Ex Is Attacking You on Instagram—Can You Use It in Court?
Social media posts can feel like digital grenades in a custody or divorce case—especially when your ex is making veiled threats, sharing...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
May 124 min read
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