Fear, frustration, anger, apathy – victims of abuse experience a wide range of deep emotions when trying to co-parenting with their ex-husband.
If you, like many women in our community, are exhausted from striving for peace and mutuality only to run into the same barriers again and again, check out our 3 tips as you co-parent with your ex.
Process Your Trauma with Healthy People – Not Your Ex
Often, abusers will try to provoke emotions and hijack your mental wellbeing at every opportunity.
Seek support from the safe, healthy folks in your life who can help you process your trauma, express your emotions, and work toward healing.
Remember to Document, Document, Document
Documentation can feel overwhelming and stressful – we recommend using the journal function on the Our Family Wizard app. By documenting consistently, you’ll be able to spot patterns of behavior that can help you better understand your situation and know how to move forward in your journey toward peace.
Practice Radical Self-Care
Remember that your emotional, physical, mental, and financial safety and peace are important – prioritize yourself and your needs as you navigate this difficult part of your life.
Basic self-care that greatly benefits women in our community, includes:
- Breathwork
- Stretching
- Meditation
- Journaling
- Drinking water
- Eating a healthy meal
- Listening to The BTR.ORG Podcast for validation, information, and community
BTR.ORG Is Here For You
At BTR, we know the stress, grief, and sorrow that can come as you try to coparent with an abusive ex. We are here for you. Consider attending a BTR.ORG Group Session today.