When the Court Feels Like the Abuser: Family Court Awareness Month and the Fight for Safety

November is Family Court Awareness Month, a time to shed light on a system that too often fails to protect survivors and their children. In this episode, I explore what happens when a court system that frequently reframes abuse as “conflict,” rewards manipulation, and punishes protective parents for trying to keep their kids safe.

I walk through:

• What Family Court Awareness Month is and why it matters.
• How the legal system can retraumatize survivors and reward abusers who appear calm, logical, and “reasonable.”
• The emotional and strategic toll of trying to protect your child while being gaslit by institutions meant to help.
• How survivors are adapting—learning to document, regulate, and think strategically to protect themselves and their children.

If you’re currently navigating family court, divorce, or co-parenting with a high-conflict person, I offer one-on-one coaching and specialized strategy sessions to help you document, organize, and stay grounded through the process.

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