Boundary: “I will not participate in conversations that create chaos, confusion, or emotional overwhelm. I only engage in communication that is calm, clear, and focused on our child’s needs.” What this means in practice: - I don’t match your urgency when it isn’t urgent. - I don’t respond to accusations, name-calling, or pressure. - I don’t stay in conversations that escalate instead of resolve. - I prioritize clarity over conflict, facts over feelings, and structure over chaos. - I treat communication like a business exchange — because co-parenting is one. Why this boundary matters: High-conflict co-parenting thrives on emotional reactions. Your job isn’t to fix their behavior — it’s to regulate your response. This boundary helps you: ✔ Protect your nervous system ✔ Reduce unnecessary back-and-forth ✔ Build a documented pattern of calm, reasonable communication ✔ Model emotional safety for the child ✔ Shift the power dynamic away from conflict and toward structure

We’ve had 4 amazing people join us in the last 24 hours — I’m so happy you’re here. 💛 This space is for clarity, support, and real-life strategies that actually make co-parenting easier. Feel free to introduce yourselves, ask questions, or just settle in and observe — there’s no pressure here. You’re in a community that gets it, and you’re not doing this alone. Welcome, truly. 🌿✨

Okay okay. We are SO serious in here. Sometimes I do like to have a little fun.. and belly laughs are actually therapeutic (it's science). Let’s play a game: Describe your coparenting (OR just straight up parenting) style using only a GIF or emoji. No explanations—just vibes. 😅 Ready… go! 👇

I don’t accept blame for things outside of my control. It’s common, especially in high-conflict co-parenting situations, to feel responsible for other people’s choices, feelings, or reactions. Trauma can make this feel automatic, but it’s not your truth. Notice when you’re carrying blame that isn’t yours. Pause. Ask yourself: - Did I cause this? - Can I control it? - Is this my responsibility to fix? If the answer is no, give yourself permission to release it. Boundaries aren’t about shutting down — they’re about protecting your energy, your peace, and your child’s wellbeing. AFFIRMATION: “I release responsibility for what I did not cause, cannot control, and cannot fix. I choose to protect my peace while staying present for what is mine to nurture.” TELL ME: Boundaries like this can feel simple in theory but are hard in practice — especially when past trauma makes us carry responsibility that isn’t ours. ✨ How do you remind yourself that some things are not your responsibility? Share one small strategy that helps you protect your peace today.

Boundary of the Day: Avoid Guilt-Tripping and Manipulation (Including Gaslighting) Purpose: Protect your emotional and mental space by recognizing manipulative tactics and responding in a way that preserves your boundaries. 1. Recognize Manipulative Tactics - Guilt-Tripping: Makes you feel responsible for their feelings or actions. - Gaslighting: Makes you doubt your perception of reality. 2. Set Your Internal Boundaries - Remind yourself: Their manipulation is about control, not truth. - Your perception and feelings are valid. - You do not need to justify your boundaries or decisions. 3. Respond Strategically - Keep responses short, factual, and unemotional. - Avoid debates about your memory, motives, or feelings. - Examples of boundary responses: 4. Protect Your Energy - Pause before responding to manipulative messages. - Use “read later” or delayed replies to avoid reacting. - Block or mute if manipulation is persistent.