Host Jake Deptula and former associate family court judge and family law attorney Michele Locke sit down with Mira, a survivor and parent, from episode five of lovelustfear, “A F**king Broken Mess.”



They discuss the challenges of co-parenting with a narcissistic ex-partner, the complications substance abuse brings to custody battles, and how custody laws can prioritize parental rights over child welfare. The discussion also touches on why therapists might be reluctant to testify in custody cases. Strategies for handling high-conflict situations include documenting interactions, careful planning, and setting boundaries. Additionally, they examine the appeal of toxic relationship patterns and the warning signs to watch for. 



topics | custody, co-parenting, substance abuse, family law, child welfare, parental rights, therapy, legal advice, family dynamics, psychology, custody battles, personality disorders, toxic relationships, red flags, mental health, empathy, codependency, legal representation, domestic violence 



Mira - Episode Link

"A F**king Broken Mess"

https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/lovelustfear-mira-a-f-king-broken-mess/id1735876283?i=1000654910765

https://open.spotify.com/episode/1grB6rj9w4wYwYefeEXQIG



links



Michele Locke

https://www.michelelocke.com/

https://www.instagram.com/attorneymichelelocke/



Narcissistic Trauma Healing (Recommended By Mira)

https://carolinestrawson.com/



Caroline Strawson is a multi-award winning Qualified & Accredited Trauma Therapist & Coach, Founder of The School of Trauma Informed Positive Psychology - a school with a mission to create a wave of change around trauma healing and education both personally and professionally.



National Domestic Violence Hotline (24/7/365)

Call 1.800.799.SAFE (7233)

Text: START to 88788 

https://www.thehotline.org/

https://www.facebook.com/NationalDomesticViolenceHotline

https://www.instagram.com/NDVHofficial/



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