Breaking Free From a Narcissistic Co-Parent: A Comprehensive Guide to Co-Parenting With a Narcissistic Ex-Partner, Overcoming Their Control, and Protecting Your Children (Empowered Family Transitions) Paperback – July 7, 2023

If you're like me, dealing with a narcissistic ex-partner and struggling to co-parent, this book is a lifeline you didn't know you needed. Reading it felt like a friend who truly gets the chaos I've been through. The author doesn't just talk about the difficulties of co-parenting with a narcissist; they provide practical strategies to take control of the situation and, most importantly, protect the child's happiness. The book opened my eyes to the harsh reality of dealing with a narcissistic co-parent, and it made me feel understood. But what sets it apart is the actionable advice it offers. It guides through steps to shield the child from the emotional turmoil caused by a narcissistic parent. From disarming their harmful influence to setting boundaries, it's a comprehensive guide. What's enlightening is the focus on the often underestimated impact of a narcissistic parent on a child's emotional growth. In essence, Breaking Free From a Narcissistic Co-Parent has been my roadmap to regaining sanity in a challenging co-parenting situation. It's a beacon of hope for anyone in my shoes, offering a path towards a healthier, happier co-parenting experience.

Co-parenting with a narcissist is a scenario that I really wouldn't wish on anyone. Not only do you have to learn to navigate the many unfavorable influences your ex has on your own life, but you also have to find ways to ensure that the situation does not have a negative impact on the quality of life of your own offspring.While this book can't take away the hard work it takes to deal with a narcissistic co-parent, such as setting healthy boundaries, mental hygiene, and possibly the narcissist's attempt to turn your child against you... it does provide a lifeline in the emotional turmoil, as well as invaluable, practical steps you can take to prevent the drama to continue. I gave this book to my best friend who is in such a situation right now and am trying my best to be a support to her through this difficult time.

This book is super helpful if you're dealing with tricky people. The author really understands the games they play and gives you practical tips to protect yourself and your kids.I like how the author is kind about it – they're not trying to make the narcissistic person look bad, just showing how to stop them from causing trouble. The parenting plan they talk about is smart and keeps fights to a minimum. I tried out their boundary ideas, and guess what? No more drama from my ex.The tips for preventing the difficult person from messing with your kids are good. As a stable parent, you have more power than you might think to stop the bad stuff. This book helped me see small changes that greatly impacted my child's happiness. If you're dealing with a tough person, this book is like a guide – it helped me make things better.

"Breaking Free from a Narcissistic Co-Parent" is a welcome, supportive, and practical guide for those entangled in the challenges of co-parenting with a narcissistic ex.It provides a wealth of strategies for setting boundaries, protecting children, and fostering personal and emotional healing. The book's empathetic tone resonated with me, offering many relatable examples and advice on managing the legal aspects and the emotional stress of such situations.Although some may not find it novel, I believe it's a practical resource for building healthier family dynamics and aiding personal growth.This book should be recommended for those directly involved in co-parenting with a narcissist and for a wider audience seeking to understand the effects of narcissistic behavior within families.

If you are trying to co-parent with a narcissistic ex... read this! The author knows your situation and provides a plethora of strategies to protect both yourself but most importantly your children from emotional turmoil. What struck me most were the insights into the impacts of narcissistic behavior on a child's emotional growth. Obviously, it's a struggle in the moment, but narcissism has life-long impact on social and emotional growth. I appreciate that there are actual practical steps learn how to become the stable, supportive parent your child needs. I love that it delves into the nitty gritty like topics surrounding harassment and excessive litigation, and there is a whole chapter on setting boundaries! Highly recommend this book.

I found this book to be an invaluable resource. The author clearly understands the manipulation tactics narcissists employ and provides practical strategies to protect yourself and your children.I appreciated the compassionate approach - the focus is not on demonizing the narcissistic parent, but on reducing their ability to cause harm. The parallel parenting model introduced is genius for limiting conflict. I've implemented many of the boundary setting techniques to great effect. My ex no longer gets the drama they crave.The insights on mitigating narcissistic parent enmeshment with children are also excellent. As the emotionally stable parent, you have more power than you realize to counteract unhealthy dynamics. This book helped me recognize small changes that have improved my child's well-being tremendously.