Co-Parenting Trapped by Abuse Part One
In this episode, Behk and LAH sit down to share the heartbreaking and harrowing story of Veronika—one of LAH’s friends—who has endured a lifetime of high-conflict men, beginning with an emotionally abusive father. That pattern carried into adulthood, culminating in an abusive relationship with the father of her three children.
Veronika’s experience goes beyond emotional and psychological abuse—she was drugged, raped, and manipulated by her partner, a man who continues to torment her through the legal system. Despite her attempts to create a peaceful co-parenting plan for the sake of their children, he weaponizes the court system to try and strip her of her parental rights. His motivation isn’t the well-being of the kids—it’s control.
Join us as we explore the trauma of abuse that doesn't end when the relationship does, and the ways the family court system can be manipulated by narcissists to further harm survivors. Veronika’s strength and clarity shine through in this raw and revealing episode about motherhood, resilience, and the fight to protect your children when the system seems stacked against you.
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Content Warning: This episode contains discussions of sexual assault, abuse, and legal manipulation that may be triggering for some listeners. Listener discretion is advised.
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