Navigating the end of a relationship and processing your hurt is difficult. Now add trying to co-parent when emotions are running high, and you might find yourself, wondering what to do and how to deal.
Boundaries in Co-Parenting: A Guide to Emotional Freedom and Effective Communication is here to help guide you through the messy fulfillment ahead of you. It might not be a happy-ever-after situation, but it can be a functional one and function is all you need when your little ones are involved.
COLLAPSESetting boundaries allows for clarity. It’s an act of self-respect and, just as importantly, respect for your co-parent. Imagine boundaries as guideposts along the path of co-parenting, designed to keep you on track while avoiding the emotional pitfalls that often come with blurred lines.
My ex and I were arguing constantly, and it felt like every conversation ended in conflict. In a moment of frustration, I decided to block their number. At the time, it felt empowering—I was taking control of the situation, or so I thought. But soon after, I realized the decision was only creating more issues. Important information wasn’t getting through, and we both ended up more frustrated than before. Blocking communication had been a way to shield myself from the hurt, but it ultimately hindered the very thing we needed most—open dialogue.
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