Divorce Blog

Coercive Control as a Bird in a Cage “Not all cages are visible. Not all wounds leave bruises.” *Imagine a bird in a cage. At first, the door is wide open. The bird is free to fly, to choose, to sing. But slowly, bit by bit, the door begins to close—not with slams, but with silence, shame, and subtle warnings. Eventually, the bird stops trying to fly at all.” 🪶 What the Cage Represents: Control over freedom of movement: Monitoring who the person sees, where they go, or whether they’re...

Divorce doesn't end parenting—it changes the way it looks. Ideally, it becomes more business-like, more intentional, and more focused on the well-being of the children. But too often, especially in high-conflict separations, co-parenting turns into a battlefield. One recent example illustrates exactly how negative co-parenting communication can worsen conflict, derail resolution, and ultimately harm the children at the center of it all.The Message: What Went Wrong A parent named Jon responds...