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Narcissist Hoovering: How to Move On Without Looking Back
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 195 min read
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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
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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
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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
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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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How Parallel Parenting Protects You from Narcissistic Abuse and Parental Alienation
When you’re co-parenting with a narcissist, every communication becomes a landmine. They’ll use your words against you, provoke conflict...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jun 275 min read
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Parallel Parenting vs. Co-Parenting with a Narcissist: Which Works and Why
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.
Jun 185 min read
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When to Stop Trying to Co-Parent and Start Parallel Parenting
At first, you may have tried your best to co-parent. You answered texts. You compromised. You did what the court asked. What Is Parallel...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jun 155 min read
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Dealing with the Narcissist — "Co-Parenting with a Narcissist: Legal Strategies and Emotional Armor for Fathers Who Refuse to Be Controlled
Co-Parenting with a Narcissist: Legal Strategies and Emotional Armor for Fathers Who Refuse to Be Controlled Co-parenting implies...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jun 124 min read
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Co-Parenting with a Narcissist When They’re Turning the Kids Against You
Co-parenting with a narcissist is difficult enough—but when they manipulate your child’s view of you, it becomes war by proxy. Trying to...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jun 85 min read
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Can He Really Get Full Custody Just Because I’m a Stay-at-Home Mom?
If you're a stay-at-home mom going through a custody battle, you've probably heard the threat: “I’m going to get full custody because you...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
May 45 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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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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5 Red Flags to Watch for When Dating After Narcissistic Abuse
If you’ve divorced a narcissist, dating again might feel like walking through a minefield—one wrong move and you're back in chaos. The...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
May 24 min read
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