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Co-Parenting Without Trust: Can It Work?

Co-Parenting Without Trust: Can It Work?

Update: 2025-07-15
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What do you do when co-parenting requires trust—but you don’t have it? In this episode, we unpack one of the hardest truths of divorce and shared parenting: trust isn’t always present, but collaboration still needs to happen.

We explore the Trust Formula—Consistency + Predictability, Over Time = Trust—and what it means when you're the one who needs to give trust… or the one trying to earn it back. Whether you're feeling hesitant or working to repair the relationship, this conversation gives you tools, language, and clarity for moving forward.

We’ll walk you through:
-The difference between not trusting and being afraid to trust
-Why letting your co-parent solve problems (instead of doing it all yourself) builds trust—and how to say that out loud
-A 3-step process with key questions to help you decide if you’re ready to take a step toward trust
-How to show up consistently if you're working to rebuild the trust you’ve lost
-The role of vulnerability in earning and extending trust

This episode is full of real talk, practical tools, and compassionate guidance to help you rebuild what’s been broken—for the good of your kids and your peace of mind.

Be sure to follow us on Instagram @brighterpossibilitiesfc. We'll see you there!
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Co-Parenting Without Trust: Can It Work?

Co-Parenting Without Trust: Can It Work?