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168. Strategies for Post-Separation Abuse and High-Conflict Co-Parenting w/ Bridget Bennett

In this powerful episode of The Empowered Divorce Podcast, I sit down with custody strategist and high-conflict communication coach Bridget Bennett to talk about one of the hardest realities of divorce: post-separation abuse. The truth is, the toxic cycles that existed in your relationship don’t magically end when you leave—they often intensify.

We explore:

Why abuse often escalates after separation or divorce

How high-conflict exes bait you into endless drama—and how to protect your peace

The truth about parallel parenting vs. co-parenting in the eyes of the court

What to do when your ex…

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