When a child has been harmed by coercive control, co-parenting is not possible — and that truth is devastating for protective parents. Children may appear to “prefer” the abusive parent, not because they feel safer there, but because permissive, neglectful environments require nothing of them. Structure, boundaries, and safety can feel threatening after abuse. This isn’t defiance. This isn’t rejection. This is unacknowledged child abuse. 🎧 Watch the full episode on Dr. C’s YouTube Channel 💙 Yo
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Even when therapists see the coercive control at play, children are often trapped in silence. 💔 Imagine being told to “just stand up” to the abusive parent — only to get back in the car with them right after. That’s not safety. That’s survival. In this clip, Dr. C explains why kids can’t simply speak their truth under coercion — and how her Protective Parenting Program helps strengthen attachment so abusers have less power to lure children away. 🎧 Watch the full episode on Dr. C’s YouTube chan
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Coercive control is real , but the problem is how vague it can sound. Walking into mediation saying, “He’s controlling” or “She’s abusive” doesn’t give the mediator anything to work with. It just shuts the room down. Here’s when it does help: ✅ Bring it up when: 1. It affects parenting or decision-making. Specific behaviors matter: • Withholding information • Making unilateral choices • Using threats of court These impact the agreement and need structure. 2. It leads to better boundaries. If nam
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