LIFE AFTER + 1

Are you co-parenting with a narcissist… and quietly exhausted by it? Every interaction feels so much harder than it needs to. You’re constantly second-guessing your words, walking on eggshells, bracing yourself for the next twist. One minute it’s manipulation, the next it’s blame. You’re painted as the problem, the difficult one, the unreasonable one, while you’re just trying to do what’s best for your kids. There’s no real cooperation. Everything turns into a power struggle.

Divorce or breaking up is hard enough for anyone, but when you’re a single parent, it can feel like your world has been flipped upside down, and not in a good way. There’s a reason it hits so hard: it’s not just the end of a relationship. It’s a complete upheaval of your life, your routine, and your sense of safety. Let’s break down why it’s so tough, and why it’s normal  to feel like you’re drowning in emotions right now. 1. You’re Dealing With Massive Change Change is scary

Christmas can look very different for kids when it’s shared between two homes, and that can bring up a lot of mixed emotions, for them and  for you. If you’re navigating Christmas across two households this year, one of the most important things you can do is talk to your kids about it openly and honestly. Kids cope better when they understand what’s happening and when they feel reassured, even if the situation isn’t ideal. It’s easy to get caught up in what’s not working, th