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November is Family Court Awareness Month. My friend and colleague, Tina Swithin, has dedicated the month of November to educating people about the family court system: how corrupt it can be, how unfair it is, and how uneducated most people in the family law system are about domestic violence. Tina was a guest on my podcast a few years back to share the truths about the family court system. If you fear you may end up in the family court system, you must listen to this episode. It will help you understand what family court is designed to do and enable you to prepare yourself to battle within the court system, which is not designed to protect you.  Listen to hear (or re-hear) this incredible conversation about family court awareness.    Featured topics include: Family Court Awareness Month is an opportunity for survivors to raise awareness at a community level.  The family court system is abusive. How we can come together to increase awareness.  The disconnect between family court and other judicial systems. There is no regulation or checks and balances. Very few states have required trauma-informed or domestic violence training for family court judges.  We examine how judges become appointed family law judges.  What you can expect when advocating for yourself in the family court system.  Learn more about Tina Swithin: Tina Swithin survived a “Category Five Divorce Hurricane” while acting as her own attorney in a high-conflict custody battle that turned her family's life upside down for over a decade.  Known for her internationally recognized blog, “One Mom's Battle” and her book series, “Divorcing a Narcissist,” Tina helps survivors to navigate the family court system against narcissists and other toxic individuals. In 2020, Tina launched two major projects: The High Conflict Divorce Coach Certification Program and a nationwide campaign, Family Court Awareness Month.   The mission at Family Court Awareness Month is to raise awareness and shine a spotlight on one of the most important branches of our judicial system; the family court system. The very system that was established to govern family law cases and make decisions that are “in the best interest” of children, has some undeniable shortcomings that warrant conversations, solutions and ultimately, change.   The mission at Family Court Awareness Month is fueled by the desire for a family court system that is trauma-informed and educated on domestic violence, coercive control and post separation abuse. To truly act in the best interest of children, our family court system needs to incorporate empirical data and research into their decisions and rulings.  Resources & Links: Links and information may also be found at: kateanthony.com/podcast/episode-241-family-court-awareness-month-with-tina-swithin/ Pre-order Kate's book “The D Word” and Grab Your Bonuses!Domestic Violence Training: Bridging the Gap in Divorce Law with Kate Anthony on The Divorce and Beyond Podcast #318 Family Court AwarenessOne Mom's BattleTina on FacebookTina on InstagramTina on LinkedIn TODAY'S EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY: SOBERLINK Proof. Protection. Peace of Mind. The Soberlink remote alcohol monitoring system comprises a portable breathalyzer with wireless technology for real-time results. With proven use as the leading choice in child custody cases since 2011, we are the only system that combines: Court admissibility in all 50 states Facial recognition Tamper detection Easy-to-read Advanced Reporting™ Trust the Experts in Remote Alcohol Monitoring Technology™ to support the best interests of the child in your Family Law cases. DISCLAIMER:  THE COMMENTARY AND OPINIONS AVAILABLE ON THIS PODCAST ARE FOR INFORMATIONAL AND ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY AND NOT FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING LEGAL OR PSYCHOLOGICAL ADVICE.  YOU SHOULD CONTACT AN ATTORNEY, COACH, OR THERAPIST IN YOUR STATE TO OBTAIN ADVICE WITH RESPECT TO ANY PARTICULAR ISSUE OR PROBLEM.

** For Ad-Free Episodes, Join Our Patreon! ** https://www.patreon.com/thesurvivorsquad This is part two of a two-part interview with Tina Swithin Tina Swithin went through a devastating divorce battle, representing herself against her high-conflict ex-spouse. This ordeal lasted a decade, involving numerous court appearances, trials, and child custody evaluations. Her experiences led her to document her journey in a widely recognized blog called "One Mom's Battle," which resonated with many others facing similar challenges. She realized the widespread issue of toxic relationships and post-separation abuse in family court cases. Against all odds, Tina finally succeeded in terminating her ex-husband's parental rights on August 30, 2019. Now, she advocates for changes in the Family Court System, aiming to prioritize the well-being of children over parental rights, and highlighting the lack of education in both court personnel and judges. Website www.onemomsbattle.com  Facebook, Instagram, Twitter: @onemomsbattle  Tina's advocacy: Www.nationalsafeparents.org  ***Join our Survivor Squad True Crime Podcasting Course!*** https://coaching.terranewellsurvival.com/ethical-true-crime-podcasting/ Survivor Squad Podcast links: https://linktr.ee/thesurvivorsqaud Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesurvivorsquad • Terra's links: https://linktr.ee/terranewell  • Collier's links: https://collierlandry.com/links • Collier's Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-collier-landry-show/id1551076031 • Book a 1-on-1 with Terra for trauma/ toxic relationship coaching: https://calendly.com/terranewell91/15-minute-coaching-consult?month=2023-06  • Join Terra's Complementary Trauma Support Group: Every 1st and 3rd Monday 5:00 PM PT mailto: Terranewellcoaching@gmail.com   It's important to consider seeking support from a licensed mental health professional or support group. Talking to a trusted friend/family member can also be beneficial in overcoming trauma and its aftermath.  •Psychology Today: https://www.psychologytoday.com/ •Trauma-Recovery.org: https://trauma-recovery.org/ •American Psychological Association: https://www.apa.org/ •National Institute of Mental Health: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/index.shtml •National SA Hotline 1-800-656-4673 https://www.rainn.org/ •National Domestic Violence Hotline 800-799-7233 https://www.thehotline.org/

** For Ad-Free Episodes, Join Our Patreon! ** https://www.patreon.com/thesurvivorsquad This is part one of a two-part interview with Tina Swithin. Tina Swithin went through a devastating divorce battle, representing herself against her high-conflict ex-spouse. This ordeal lasted a decade, involving numerous court appearances, trials, and child custody evaluations. Her experiences led her to document her journey in a widely recognized blog called "One Mom's Battle," which resonated with many others facing similar challenges. She realized the widespread issue of toxic relationships and post-separation abuse in family court cases. Against all odds, Tina finally succeeded in terminating her ex-husband's parental rights on August 30, 2019. Now, she advocates for changes in the Family Court System, aiming to prioritize the well-being of children over parental rights, and highlighting the lack of education in both court personnel and judges. Website www.onemomsbattle.com  Facebook, Instagram, Twitter: @onemomsbattle  Tina's advocacy: Www.nationalsafeparents.org  ***Join our Survivor Squad True Crime Podcasting Course!*** https://coaching.terranewellsurvival.com/ethical-true-crime-podcasting/ Survivor Squad Podcast links: https://linktr.ee/thesurvivorsqaud Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesurvivorsquad • Terra's links: https://linktr.ee/terranewell  • Collier's links: https://collierlandry.com/links • Collier's Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-collier-landry-show/id1551076031 • Book a 1-on-1 with Terra for trauma/ toxic relationship coaching: https://calendly.com/terranewell91/15-minute-coaching-consult?month=2023-06  • Join Terra's Complementary Trauma Support Group: Every 1st and 3rd Monday 5:00 PM PT mailto: Terranewellcoaching@gmail.com   It's important to consider seeking support from a licensed mental health professional or support group. Talking to a trusted friend/family member can also be beneficial in overcoming trauma and its aftermath.  •Psychology Today: https://www.psychologytoday.com/ •Trauma-Recovery.org: https://trauma-recovery.org/ •American Psychological Association: https://www.apa.org/ •National Institute of Mental Health: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/index.shtml •National SA Hotline 1-800-656-4673 https://www.rainn.org/ •National Domestic Violence Hotline 800-799-7233 https://www.thehotline.org/

This week's episode of The 1 Girl Revolution Podcast features the amazing Tina Swithin, founder of One Mom's Battle. In this episode, Tina shares her inspiring life story and talks about growing up in the family court system; how as an adult she suffered trauma and abuse from her narcissistic ex-husband and how she ended up back in the family court system with her own family; how One Mom's Battle came to be and how it's evolved to become a hub for parents and children who are caught up in the family court system worldwide.  One Mom's Battle started out as a blog that Tina started to share her own experiences as she navigated through her own divorce and the family court system. Tina acted as her own attorney in the high-conflict custody battle that turned her family's life upside down (which lasted for over a decade) and she quickly learned that divorcing a narcissist or another high-conflict individual escalates family law cases to levels that few can comprehend - and she realized by sharing her own experiences and resources, that she could help others.  Tina's plight grew from just one mom (herself) to a village of tens of thousands who all share the same story - through One Mom's Battle. There were different variations and nuances, but the common denominator is toxic, high conflict individuals and post-separation abuse. Tina has chosen to assume the title of survivor versus victim and has become an advocate for change in the Family Court System after seeing the flaws first-hand. Tina believes that the courts have lost sight of their primary focus, which should be the best interest of the child and instead, are too focused on parental rights. Tina believes that children are suffering unnecessarily due to the lack of education on the front lines—and behind the judicial bench.   One Mom's Battle is the intersection of narcissistic abuse and child custody issues; with a mission to raise awareness and educate family court professionals on post separation abuse as it relates to co-parenting and the family court system (divorce, paternity and child custody battles). Education on high-conflict individuals and post separation abuse allows family court professionals (Judges, Commissioners, Magistrates, CPS workers, Guardian ad Litems (GAL), Parenting Coordinators (PC), Custody Evaluators, therapists and attorneys) to recognize the abusive dynamics that play out in the family court system so they can make decisions that are in the best interest of children. In 2020, Tina Swithin founded, “Family Court Awareness Month.” Tina is the author of Divorcing a Narcissist (series) and founder of the High Conflict Divorce Coach Certification Program. Tina Swithin has been awarded honors such as the “Top 20 Professionals Under 40” and the “Top 40 Professionals Under 40” in several regional California newspapers. Tina resides in San Luis Obispo, California with her husband and her two daughters. You do not want to miss this powerful and inspiring episode!  In this episode you'll hear: Tina's inspiring life story; Her experience growing up in the family court system and then going through it again as an adult with her own family; How she met her now ex-husband, the red flags (narcissism) she ignored, and how she overcame the trauma and abuse; How One Mom's Battle started and how it's grown and evolved to become a network of 10's of thousands, and a resource and support community; And so much more. For more information on Tina and One Mom's Battle, please visit: www.1girlrevolution.com/tinaswithin The 1 Girl Revolution Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, YouTube, and everywhere you listen to podcasts. For more information on 1 Girl Revolution, please visit: www.1GirlRevolution.com

Tina Swithin, survivor, author and family court advocate, joins Amanda and Jenna in today's episode to talk about the confounding decision some family court judges are making to force traumatized and abused children to see or even live with their abusive parents. Utilizing something called Family Reunification Camps, these judges order already terrified children to be forcibly removed from a protective parent's home and sent to a facility where they're isolated, abused and gaslighted into believing the abuse they just recently escaped from never happened at all and that the parent they saw beat their mom is real sorry about that. Sweet! It recently happened to the children of Josh Homme, accused abuser of his wife Brody Dalle. Homme, vocalist/guitarist of Queens of the Stone Age and drummer for Eagles of Death Metal. Though he threatned to kill his wife, among other atrocities, and despite Dalle testifying that Homme had hit the children, drove drunk with them and that they were scared to be with him, his two young sons were forcibly removed from their home and haven't seen their mom in over a year. Not shockingly, abusers who insist on having custody of their kids who are terrified of them is a power move by abusers to punish and control their partners, and not about these a-holes being any kind of decent parent. And since our criminal justice system was largely built by men to benefit men, these legalized kidnappings track. But that doesn't mean they have to continue. Thanks to the efforts of tireless advocates like Swithin, we're hoping these so-called “camps” will disappear into the ether very soon.   Find Swithin at One Mom's Battle or @OneMomsBattle on Instagram or TikTok. Visit the National Safe Parents Organization to get involved or learn more.  Do you have a story you think we need to discuss or a guest we should have on? Visit us at ToxicthePodcast.com and tell us all about it.  Please help us spread this conversation further by sharing an episode of Toxic with a friend, following us on your favorite podcast platform or social media, or by leaving us a review. We appreciate you. 

On this episode I am interviewing Tina Swithin where we talk about he alienation industry, reunification camps, and the current human trafficking happening before our very eyes to our children within this camps. Who is Tina: Tina Swithin is the author of Divorcing a Narcissist (series), founder of One Mom's Battle and the High Conflict Divorce Coach Certification Program. Tina Swithin continues to champion children's rights through her family court advocacy. Tina is working to raise awareness of the issues in the family court system and to educate the general public on post separation abuse, narcissistic abuse and the "alienation industry." Tina is a cofounder of the organization, ⁠nationalsafeparents.org⁠ and volunteers her time helping with family court reform through awareness, education and improved legislation such as Kayden's Law. 

Episode *Content warning: This episode includes discussion of domestic violence, child abuse, murder, suicide, and physical, mental, emotional, and litigation abuse. Tina Swithin is a mother, author, speaker, and victim advocate in the family court arena. Her blog, “One Mom's Battle,” as well as her online platforms and groups, offer support for those going through divorces or custody battles to hundreds of thousands of people each month. Her journey in the family court system began at her own birth, then continued after escaping her abusive marriage and seeking full custody of her children. She uses her experience and ever-growing expertise to enact social and legal change in the family court landscape, and I'm so glad she joined us today to share what came next for her amidst her very taxing battle. One Mom's Battle by Tina Swithin https://www.onemomsbattle.com/ Tina Swithin's books https://www.amazon.com/stores/Tina-Swithin/author/B00IR0KRSK Family Court Awareness Month https://familycourtawarenessmonth.org/ National Safe Parents Organization https://www.nationalsafeparents.org/ George Washington University National Family Violence Law Center https://www.law.gwu.edu/national-family-violence-law-center Leah Moses on The Murder of Her Son, Ohm Moses Ghandi https://ksltv.com/550977/mother-of-teen-murdered-by-his-father-says-the-system-failed-her/ Olivia Gentile via Insider https://www.insider.com/author/olivia-gentile Hannah Dreyfus via Propublica https://www.propublica.org/people/hannah-dreyfus-2 Alienation Industry on Reunification Camps https://www.alienationindustry.com/ Google Doc of Murder Victims Amidst Media-Covered Custody Battles https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BALQKC3jl9X-j4uImBfjE39juWKXEs-9/view?pli=1 Free + Confidential resources: somethingwaswrong.com/resources

Why home birth for Teresa? After an empowering birth center experience with my first child, I absolutely knew home birth was my path for my second child. I felt confident in my body and my choice. My home is also a sacred place for me and part of my healing journey, so the idea of having such a life changing and memorable experience in our sanctuary brought me great joy. I couldn't imagine being anywhere else. Some backstory from Teresa: I had my son on November 13th, 2022, almost 9 years after the birth of my daughter. A dream come true in so many ways after many years of thinking I would never have another child. I am so grateful to have two powerful birth stories, one in a birth center and one at home, despite wildly different circumstances such as my personal life, different countries, a textbook first labor that was 23 hours and then an unexpected 3 hour labor 12 days before my guess date. Some themes that arise are switching providers at 30 weeks even though the care we were receiving before was "fine", the midwife not making it to the birth in time due to precipitous labor, and giving birth in a dark closet (channeling my inner mammal and my childhood cat, haha.) In retrospect, my biggest takeaways are trust, surrender, and standing in my power. My partner painted a beautiful labyrinth before our birth day to serve as a visual reminder of these truths of birth and life: you know you will enter, you know there will be an exit, but the path in between will be winding and unknown, full of potential challenges, but also full of growth and wonder.  Resources that were helpful for Teresa:  1. Hair comb - this was my number one coping tool  2. Spinning Babies, particularly their Daily Essentials video was super helpful during my pregnancy  3. Craniosacral therapy  4. For domestic violence resources, the national hotline is 1.800.799.SAFE I also highly recommend following One Mom's Battle  5. For trauma recovery resources, including anyone who's had a traumatic birth, EMDR therapy can be helpful and any tools or professionals that help you regulate your nervous system and feel safe  Links From The Episode: Teresa's website: www.onixbloom.com Offers From Our Awesome Partners: Needed: https://bit.ly/2DuMBxP - use code DIAH to get 20% off your order Splash Blanket: https://bit.ly/3JPe1g0 - use code DIAH for 10% off your order Esembly: https://bit.ly/3eanCSz - use code DIH20 to get 20% off your order More From Doing It At Home: Send us your birth story: https://bit.ly/3jOjCKl Doing It At Home book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3vJcPmU DIAH Website: https://www.diahpodcast.com/ DIAH Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doingitathome/ DIAH YouTube: https://bit.ly/3pzuzQC DIAH Merch: www.diahpodcast.com/merch Give Back to DIAH: https://bit.ly/3qgm4r9 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we sit down with Tina Swithin, Author of Divorcing a Narcissist, One Mom's Battle, and Founder of Family Court Awareness Month which takes place in November. Tina shares her story about how she survived a “Category Five Divorce Hurricane” while acting as her own attorney in a high-conflict custody battle that turned her… Read More »Episode 9 – Divorcing a Narcissist with Tina Swithin

This week's radio show features our guest Tina Swithin, author of Divorcing a Narcissist (series), founder of One Mom's Battle and founder of the Family Court Awareness Month, talking about the danger children of divorced parents face with an abusive parent and the failures resulting from costly Family Court not placing children safety as top priority. Tina is an example of an ordinary woman doing extraordinary things to move toward reform of the Family Court. Check out the show's web page for the bio of the guest, links referenced, announcements, this week in Herstory and the playlist. https://www.womensspaces.com/ArchiveWSA22/WSA221114.html

If you are in a relationship with a narcissist and are looking to leave and go through the family court system or you're currently in that court system, you MUST listen to this episode. Today's guest is Tina Swithin. Tina is the author of Divorcing a Narcissist (4-part series), founder of One Mom's Battle, and creator of Family Court Awareness Month. She is also a founding member of the National Safe Parents Organization. Tina Swithin acted as her own attorney in a custody case that spanned six years and during this time, her children were repeatedly placed in harm's way. Tina was successful in terminating her ex-husband's parental rights and while she is considered one of the “lucky ones,” however, for anyone to hear her story and deem her as lucky speaks volumes about the brokenness of the system. Tina works to raise awareness of the issues in the family court system and to educate the general public on post-separation abuse and narcissistic abuse. A glimpse into what you'll learn in this episode: Why the family court system is broken and how to navigate it How to deal with post-separation abuse Ways to bring more awareness to narcissistic abuse You'll hear Tina's story of her experience with a narcissistic partner and the hurdles she had to jump over to go through the family court system, which has now led her to become an advocate for bringing awareness to post-separation abuse and the broken family court system. I decided to release this episode in the month of November, as November is Family Court Awareness Month, a movement that Tina created to shine a light on how broken court systems are around the world.  Connect with Tina and learn more about bringing awareness to the broken court system: One Mom's Battle Website: https://www.onemomsbattle.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/onemomsbattle Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onemomsbattle/ Tina's Amazon Page: https://www.amazon.com.au/Tina-Swithin/e/B00IR0KRSK/ Family Court Awareness Month: https://familycourtawarenessmonth.org/ Pink Fireworks: https://www.pinkfireworks.com Resources: Become an Accredited Narcissistic Trauma Informed Coach: https://go.carolinestrawson.com/NTICC3 Join my FREE Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/thriveafternarcissisticabuse Access my low-cost Narcissistic Trauma Recovery Programme https://go.carolinestrawson.com/heal-the-trauma-of-narcissistic-abuse Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carolinestrawson/ Find me on TikTok!: https://www.tiktok.com/@carolinestrawson  My website: https://www.carolinestrawson.com/

Tina Swithin survived a “Category Five Divorce Hurricane” while acting as her own attorney in a high-conflict custody battle that turned her family's life upside down for over a decade. While divorces are never easy, Tina quickly learned that divorcing a narcissist or other high-conflict individual escalates family law cases to levels that few can comprehend. During her ten year journey through the family court system in pro per, Tina went through a two-day trial, over 40 court dates and two full child custody evaluations. During this time, minor's counsel was appointed, over twelve police reports were generated and a total of three child welfare reports determined that her ex-husband was a “moderate risk” yet did nothing to protect her children.In an effort to articulate what was happening, Tina took shelter from the storm by chronicling her journey in her (now) internationally recognized blog, “One Mom's Battle.” Tina's plight grew from just one mom to a village of tens of thousands who all share the same story. There were different variations and nuances, but the common denominator is toxic, high conflict individuals and post-separation abuse. With all odds against her, Tina's battle came to an end on August 30, 2019, when her ex-husband's parental rights were terminated. Tina has chosen to assume the title of survivor versus victim and has become an advocate for change in the Family Court System after seeing the flaws first-hand. Tina believes that the courts have lost sight of their primary focus, which should be the best interest of the child and instead, are too focused on parental rights. Tina believes that children are suffering unnecessarily due to the lack of education on the front lines—and behind the judicial bench.   In 2020, Tina Swithin founded, “Family Court Awareness Month.” Tina is the author of Divorcing a Narcissist (series) and founder of the High Conflict Divorce Coach Certification Program. Tina Swithin has been awarded honors such as the “Top 20 Professionals Under 40” and the “Top 40 Professionals Under 40” in several regional California newspapers. Tina resides in San Luis Obispo, California with her husband and her two daughters. Check her out at https://www.onemomsbattle.com/https://www.intheirbestinterest.com/https://familycourtawarenessmonth.org/Valuable Voices Podcast with MirandaAdding value to the world with amazing people who have made an impact on my life and others that I can't help but share with you!Apply to be interviewed here - https://linktr.ee/mkward7878Check us out on:Youtube - https://youtu.be/gtIpRFZG6D0Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/valuablevoicespodcastBuzzsprout - https://valuablevoices.buzzsprout.com/Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/valuable-voices-podcast-with-miranda-ward/id1529343260

Today we had the pleasure of speaking with Tina Swithin, world renowned narcissistic abuse advocate and strategist for those going through the divorce process with a narcissist. Tina is the author of “Divorcing a Narcissist,” creator of the internationally known blog “One Mom's Battle,” and founder of the High Conflict Divorce Coach Certification Program. In this session, Tina speaks with us on how to navigate through a divorce from a narcissist. She also discusses the immediate need for education and training in narcissistic abuse within the family court system and beyond. You can follow her @onemomsbattle or visit her website www.onemomsbattle.com/---Follow Dr. Z on instagram @dr.z_psychologist Follow Dr. Z on YouTube Dr. Jaime Zuckerman Follow Dr. Z on Twitter @drzpsychologist Follow Dr. Z on Facebook @drjaimezuckermanFollow Dr. Z on TikTok @dr.z_psychologist  To schedule a coaching session with Dr. Z visit:www.drjaimezuckerman.com To schedule a therapy session visit Dr. Z's group practice (PA state residents only): www.zgrouptherapy.com   To purchase Dr. Z's latest books:Find Your Calmhttps://www.amazon.com/Find-Your-Calm-Workbook-Anxiety/dp/1577152999/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=3CCR680A3MT79&keywords=find+your+calm&qid=1663034747&sprefix=%2Caps%2C104&sr=8-1 Find Good Habitshttps://www.amazon.com/Find-Good-Habits-Workbook-Workbooks/dp/1577153014/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=QE63CTN5FEG3&keywords=find+good+habits+book&qid=1663034796&sprefix=find+good+ha%2Caps%2C94&sr=8-1

This week, Tina Swithin, author of Divorcing a Narcissist: One Mom's Battle, re-joins Susan Guthrie, Esq. on The Divorce & Beyond podcast.  Tina shares her 10-year journey to protect herself and her daughters from an abusive ex-husband and her mission to help other women do the same!  In this episode, Susan highlights the value of Tina's books, work, and journey.  There are so many lessons to be learned from her ten-year battle in a high-conflict divorce.  One of the most enduring lessons was how hard it was to protect her children's safety and best interests in the family court system. But with tenacity and creativity in bringing proof about her ex-husband to the court, she was able to finally end her court battle and have a positive outcome.  Tina Swithin is the author of Divorcing a Narcissist (series), founder of One Mom's Battle, and the High Conflict Divorce Coach Certification Program. Tina continues to champion children's rights through her family court advocacy. Tina is working to raise awareness of the issues in the family court system and to educate the general public on post-separation abuse and narcissistic abuse. Tina is remarried and resides in San Luis Obispo, California with her husband and two daughters. Golden Nuggets and takeaways from this episode include: It only takes one person to create a high conflict case  Children are often the abuser's pawns during a divorce Some of the most challenging times for Tina were when she had to learn the system, play nice while trying to maintain boundaries, and have her voice heard  In family court, it's not what you say, but what you can prove. Tina shares how she was able to prove one of her ex's lies while they were both under oath The paradigm of being the safe parent and handling the sometimes explosive feelings and emotions your children express in your presence The power is in understanding the narcissist's patterns so that you can manage their behaviors Tune into this episode to hear Tina's amazing journey and for examples of how you can promote child safety advocacy in custody decisions!  About this week's special guest: Tina Swithin Tina Swithin survived a “Category Five Divorce Hurricane” while acting as her own attorney in a high-conflict custody battle that turned her family's life upside down for over a decade. While divorces are never easy, Tina quickly learned that divorcing a narcissist or other high-conflict individual escalates family law cases to levels that few can comprehend.   During her ten year journey through the family court system in pro per, Tina went through a two-day trial, over 40 court dates and two full child custody evaluations. During this time, minor's counsel was appointed, over twelve police reports were generated and a total of three child welfare reports determined that her ex-husband was a “moderate risk” yet did nothing to protect her children.   In 2020, Tina Swithin founded, “Family Court Awareness Month.” Tina is the author of Divorcing a Narcissist (series) and founder of the High Conflict Divorce Coach Certification Program. Tina Swithin has been awarded honors such as the “Top 20 Professionals Under 40” and the “Top 40 Professionals Under 40” in several regional California newspapers. Tina resides in San Luis Obispo, California with her husband and her two daughters.   Website: http://tinaswithin.com Books: https://www.onemomsbattle.com/tinas-books Instagram: http://instagram.com/onemomsbattle Twitter: http://twitter.com/onemomsbattle Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/onemomsbattle LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tinaswithin National Safe Parents Organization: https://www.nationalsafeparents.org/ Also mentioned in this episode: Rainbows For All Children How One Mom‘s Battle is Changing the Face of High Conflict Divorce with Tina Swithin If you want to see the video version of the podcast episodes they are available on The Divorce & Beyond YouTube Channel!  Make sure to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss a single episode! 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Just because an abusive relationship has ended does not mean the abuse stops. Tina Swithin from One Mom's Battle shares about post separation abuse and describes how abusers use the legal system as another avenue to obtain power and control. She also gives insight into developing a strategic mindset, and offers suggestions for documenting your case, presenting well, and choosing your battles. Visit OneMomsBattle.com Purchase PlusONE Parents' new devotional, Safe Haven: A Devotional for the Abused & Abandoned What's Your Stress Style? Take the Quiz Join PlusONE Parents on Facebook and Instagram, and check out the Beloved Collective private Facebook group. Discover more at PlusONEParents.org RECOMMENDED EPISODES E105- Am I Safe? Experiencing Physical, Emotional, & Spiritual Security After Abuse with Sarah McDugal E92- Parenting with an Abuser: Strategies for Parallel Parenting & Helping Your Children Cope with Joy Forrest

Tina Swithin survived a “Category Five Divorce Hurricane” while acting as her own attorney in a high-conflict custody battle that turned her family's life upside down for over a decade. While divorces are never easy, Tina quickly learned that divorcing a narcissist or other high-conflict individual escalates family law cases to levels that few can comprehend. During her ten year journey through the family court system in pro per, Tina went through a two-day trial, over 40 court dates and two full child custody evaluations. During this time, minor's counsel was appointed, over twelve police reports were generated and a total of three child welfare reports determined that her ex-husband was a “moderate risk” yet did nothing to protect her children.In an effort to articulate what was happening, Tina took shelter from the storm by chronicling her journey in her (now) internationally recognized blog, “One Mom's Battle.” Tina's plight grew from just one mom to a village of tens of thousands who all share the same story. There were different variations and nuances, but the common denominator is toxic, high conflict individuals and post-separation abuse. 

Tina Swithin survived a “Category Five Divorce Hurricane” while acting as her own attorney in a high-conflict custody battle that turned her family's life upside down for over a decade. While divorces are never easy, Tina quickly learned that divorcing a narcissist or other high-conflict individual escalates family law cases to levels that few can comprehend. During her ten year journey through the family court system in pro per, Tina went through a two-day trial, over 40 court dates and two full child custody evaluations. During this time, minor's counsel was appointed, over twelve police reports were generated and a total of three child welfare reports determined that her ex-husband was a “moderate risk” yet did nothing to protect her children.In an effort to articulate what was happening, Tina took shelter from the storm by chronicling her journey in her (now) internationally recognized blog, “One Mom's Battle.” Tina's plight grew from just one mom to a village of tens of thousands who all share the same story. There were different variations and nuances, but the common denominator is toxic, high conflict individuals and post-separation abuse. 

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  A quick update about the upcoming Lundy Bancroft interview and an ask to share your abuse quotes if you've left and you have examples of the abuse continuing in post-separation. Tina Swithin of One Mom's Battle has a movement to send these words of the abuse to the family courts to show the abuse that continues after parents are separated and how this post separation abuse impacts children. You can send your abuse quotes to postseparationabuse@gmail.com Follow Tina's movement for Children's rights on Instagram @CustodyPeace --> Angelina Jolie has joined this effort!! See One Mom's Battle website for more details about November's Family Court Awareness Month and the movement to shed light on Post-separation abuse. Thank you for advocating for our children and keeping yours safe! Coming up next on the Audacious Life! Lundy Bancroft on Narcissists vs. Abusers We're discussing his blog post and digging deep.  Check out his post before you listen to the show. https://lundybancroft.com/narcissists-vs-abusers/ Thanks for listening! Please subscribe, review, and share!

Tina Swithin returns to the show this week! You know her as the leader of One Moms Battle, whose mission is to raise awareness and educate family court professionals on post-separation abuse as it relates to co-parenting and the family court system.  She is also a fierce advocate for survivors and change in the family court systems. In fact, through her work, she has been able to get the month of November to be declared Family Court Awareness Month in eight states to date. If you're eventually going to be entering the family court system, you must listen to this episode. It will help you to understand what the family court is designed to do, and enable you to prepare yourself to do battle within the court system—which is not designed to protect you.  Join us for this incredible conversation about family court awareness. Show Highlights Family Court Awareness Month is an opportunity for survivors to raise awareness at a community level. (2:20) The family court system is abusive. (5:24) How we can come together to increase awareness. (7:43) The disconnect between family court and other judicial systems. There is no regulation or checks and balances. (11:09) Very few states have required trauma-informed or domestic violence training for family court judges. (14:54) We examine how judges become appointed family law judges. (17:05) Tina's family court system reform wish-list, including why we need judicial accountability and focus on prioritizing child safety. (21:00) Even with the reality of our present-day court system, children have a better chance of being healthy members of society if you are able to leave a toxic marriage. (35:07) What you can expect when advocating for yourself in the family court system. (43:24) Learn more about Tina Swithin Tina Swithin survived a “Category Five Divorce Hurricane” while acting as her own attorney in a high-conflict custody battle that turned her family's life upside down for over a decade.  Known for her internationally recognized blog, “One Mom's Battle” and her book series, "Divorcing a Narcissist," Tina helps survivors to navigate the family court system against narcissists and other toxic individuals. In 2020, Tina launched two major projects: The High Conflict Divorce Coach Certification Program and a nationwide campaign, Family Court Awareness Month.   The mission at Family Court Awareness Month is to raise awareness and shine a spotlight on one of the most important branches of our judicial system; the family court system. The very system that was established to govern family law cases and make decisions that are “in the best interest” of children, has some undeniable shortcomings that warrant conversations, solutions and ultimately, change.   The mission at Family Court Awareness Month is fueled by the desire for a family court system that is trauma-informed and educated on domestic violence, coercive control and post separation abuse. To truly act in the best interest of children, our family court system needs to incorporate empirical data and research into their decisions and rulings.  Resources & Links: Family Court Awareness One Mom's Battle Tina on Facebook Tina on Instagram Tina on LinkedIn TODAY'S EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY: SHOULD I STAY OR SHOULD I GO?   An online coaching program designed to help you make the right decision about your marriage...once and for all.  In this groundbreaking online coaching program, you'll unlock the support, education, and deep transformational work you need to finally answer your most burning question: should I stay or should I go? JOIN THE SHOULD I STAY OR SHOULD I GO FACEBOOK GROUP

Our guest today is Tina Swithin, Author and Family Court Advocate. Tina founded One Mom's Battle after navigating a high-conflict divorce in the California Family Court System. Rhonda and Tina discuss the importance of documentation, preparation, and strategy to take on these difficult domestic abuse cases. Grab a pen - you'll want to take notes! Connect with Tina:   Company Website - www.onemomsbattle.com    Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/onemomsbattle    LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tinaswithin/    Twitter - @onemomsbattle    Instagram - @onemomsbattle    YouTube -https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI4AhUPJiUSU_wqtSqRoaOw About Tina:   In 2009, One Mom's Battle (OMB) began with one mother, Tina Swithin, navigating a high-conflict divorce in the California Family Court System while in pro per. When Tina named her blog, “One Mom's Battle,” she truly felt alone and isolated in her journey. After going public with her story in 2011, Tina quickly realized that she was not alone, and that narcissistic abuse affects both men and women. Tina champions children's rights - versus mother's rights or father's rights.  Tina has now dedicated her life to raising awareness on narcissistic personality disorder and its impact on victims and, on the family court system.  In the fall of 2019, Tina successfully terminated her ex husband's parental rights which is no small feat in the California family court system. Tina has chosen to assume the title of survivor versus victim and has become an advocate for change in the Family Court System. Tina believes that the courts have lost sight of their primary focus, which should be the best interest of the children and are too focused on mothers' rights and fathers' rights. Tina believes that children are suffering unnecessarily due to the lack of education on the front lines and behind the judicial bench. Tina works tirelessly to raise awareness of the issues in the Family Court System and to educate the court system on Narcissistic Personality Disorder and other Cluster B personality disorders such as Borderline Personality Disorder and Antisocial Personality Disorder. Tina has written a series of books under the title, "Divorcing a Narcissist.”

November marks the start of Family Court Awareness Month and in this week's episode, Susan Guthrie is joined by Tina Swithin, the driving force behind the movement and the founder of One Mom's Battle, which grew out of her epic 10-year divorce battle with her narcissistic ex-husband. Family Courts are challenged in so many ways with overworked judges and staff, limited support and resources and a public dealing with high emotion and financial strain.  When you add high conflict into the mix, it can truly be a perfect storm for disaster and Tina Swithin know this all too well.  Her decade long struggle through the family courts with her divorce and post-divorce custody issues with her narcissistic ex, gave her insights and an understanding of the system, and it's shortcomings and failures, that not many people experience.  Tina ultimately was able to represent herself in court and to terminate her exes parental rights, in an effort to protect her children and she is passionate about sharing her wisdom and experience with others.  Tina wrote her book, Divorcing a Narcissist: One Mom's Battle, which is now a website, program and community, to help those who need help as they navigate the broken family court system.  She also was the driving force behind establishing Family Court Awareness Month, intended to bring awareness to the shortcomings of the family law court system and spark conversation and change for the benefit of the children involved.   In this episode, Tina covers her top questions to ask yourself to prepare to divorce a narcissist and protect your kids - don't miss it! ********************** More Information About This Week's Special Guest: Tina Swithin is the author of Divorcing a Narcissist (series), founder of One Mom's Battle and the High Conflict Divorce Coach Certification Program. Tina Swithin continues to champion children's rights through her family court advocacy. Tina is working to raise awareness of the issues in the family court system and to educate the general public on post separation abuse and narcissistic abuse. Tina is remarried and resides in San Luis Obispo, California with her husband and two daughters.  Contact Tina Divorce: Website  www.onemomsbattle.com Social Media Handles  https://www.facebook.com/onemomsbattle IG: @onemomsbattle Twitter: @onemomsbattle  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tinaswithin/ GET TINA'S BOOKS:  https://amzn.to/3pT54tD ************************************************************************************ MEET OUR CREATOR AND HOST: SUSAN GUTHRIE®, ESQ., the creator and host of The Divorce and Beyond® Podcast, is nationally recognized as one of the top family law and divorce mediation attorneys in the country.  Susan is a member of the Executive Council of the American Bar Association Section of Dispute Resolution and is the Founder of Divorce in a Better Way® which provides a curated selection of resources and information for those facing divorce and other life changes.  Internationally renowned as one of the leading experts in online mediation, Susan created her Learn to Mediate Online® program and has trained more than 18,000 professionals in how to transition their practice online.  Susan recently partnered with legal and mediation legend, Forrest "Woody" Mosten to create the Mosten Guthrie Academy which provides gold standard, fully online training for mediation and collaborative professionals at all stages of their career.   ***************************************************************************** THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR: Thriving in divorce and beyond means not having to worry about the safety of your children when it comes to co-parenting. 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Tina Swithin is the author of Divorcing a Narcissist (series), founder of One Mom's Battle and the High Conflict Divorce Coach Certification Program. Tina Swithin continues to champion children's rights through her family court advocacy. Tina is working to raise awareness of the issues in the family court system and to educate the general public on post separation abuse and narcissistic abuse. Tina is remarried and resides in San Luis Obispo, California with her husband and two daughters. Links: https://www.onemomsbattle.com https://www.hcdivorcecoach.com/ http://postseparationabuse.com/ Social media: https://www.facebook.com/onemomsbattle https://www.instagram.com/onemomsbattle https://twitter.com/onemomsbattle

My guest, Tina Swithin, survived a “Category Five Divorce Hurricane,” while acting as her own attorney in a high-conflict custody battle that turned her family's life upside down for over a decade. Tina is the author of Divorcing a Narcissist and the founder of One Mom's Battle. She continues to champion children's rights through her family court advocacy and works to raise awareness of the issues in the family court system and to educate the general public on post-separation abuse and narcissistic abuse.  Show Highlights Tina shares her journey of becoming an “accidental” author and family court advocate - and how she came to grips with the fact that she couldn't fix her ex's narcissism, and would either need to accept this was her life or move on.  “It took me almost six years to really see who my ex-husband was. I can't go into family court and expect that the judge is just going to see that this person is a problem...It's a marathon to get to the point where they do recognize who the problem person [is in the relationship]. ” Family court is simply not equipped to deal with high-conflict divorce proceedings, plus some of the aspects that are broken. The aftermath of divorcing a narcissist: post-separation abuse. Learn More About Tina: Tina Swithin survived a “Category Five Divorce Hurricane” while acting as her own attorney in a high-conflict custody battle that turned her family's life upside down for over a decade. While divorces are never easy, Tina quickly learned that a divorce involving a narcissist takes the term, “high-conflict” to a level that few can comprehend. To articulate what was happening, she took shelter from the storm by chronicling her journey in her (now) internationally recognized blog, “One Mom's Battle.” Tina's plight grew from just one mom to a village of tens of thousands who all share the same story. There were different variations and nuances, but the common denominator is toxic, high conflict individuals, and post-separation abuse.   With all odds against her, Tina's battle came to an end on August 30, 2019, when she successfully terminated her ex-husband's parental rights. Tina has chosen to assume the title of survivor versus victim and has become an advocate for change in the Family Court System after seeing the flaws first-hand. Tina believes that the courts have lost sight of their primary focus, which should be the best interest of the child and instead, are too focused on parental rights. Tina believes that children are suffering unnecessarily due to the lack of education on the front lines—and behind the judicial bench.     Tina Swithin is the author of Divorcing a Narcissist (series) and founder of the High Conflict Divorce Coach Certification Program. Tina Swithin has been awarded honors such as the “Top 20 Professionals Under 40” and the “Top 40 Professionals Under 40” in several regional California newspapers. Tina resides in San Luis Obispo, California with her husband and her two daughters. Resources & Links:Show notes and links can be also be found at: https://kateanthony.com/podcast/high-conflict-divorce-and-family-court-advocacy-with-tina-swithin/ Tina's website Tina on Facebook  Tina on Instagram Donate to the Thrive Fund Should I Stay or Should I Go (Kate's Program)

Tina Swithin survived a category 5 divorce hurricane and boy is she living to tell about it.  She is the author of the Divorcing a Narcissist book series and has founded both One Mom's Battle and The High Conflict Divorce Coach Certification Program.  Tina talks about the broken family court system and how to navigate it and where you can find a coach from her program that can help you do it.