What to do Before, During, and After a Divorce with a Narcissist with Tracy Malone | Episode 154

Tracy Malone, our expert on emotional abuse and dealing with narcissistic behavior, is back for part two of our two-part series on dealing with a narcissist in divorce proceedings. We take listeners through tips and advice for different phases of a divorce, the before, the during, and the after. Our conversation flows from what to look out for from gaslighting and educating yourself on your rights, managing your expectations, to building your support team. 

Tracy shares her thoughts and advice on doubts regarding going through with a divorce from a narcissist, and the “staying for the kids” reasoning.  We also dive into the three tips for what to do when you are currently in divorce proceedings and then navigate four tips for how to handle the after, once the divorce is finalized. Be sure not to miss out on part two of the two-part series with Tracy Malone. 

Key Points From This Episode:

• Tips for dealing with the before of a divorce from a narcissist. 
• A note on gaslighting in divorce.
• The importance of learning your rights; talk to a lawyer!
• Make sure you manage expectations. 
• Build your support team; your mental health is on trial. 
• Tracy’s advice to people thinking, “I just can’t go through with a divorce from a narcissist.”
• Her thoughts on “Staying for the Kids.”
• Tips for when you are in the divorce process.
• Watch out for the Trojan horse.
• Make sure your lawyer makes a tight parenting plan.
• Mediation: be sure to know what you want or don’t want.
• Tips and things people should be aware of after the divorce is finalized.
• Learn to speak Nark speak: communication will be terrible!
• Learn to let go.
• Learn to trust again.
• Learn to manage your triggers. 

What is Divorce at Altitude?

Ryan Kalamaya and Amy Goscha provide tips and recommendations on issues related to divorce, separation, and co-parenting in Colorado. Ryan and Amy are the founding partners of an innovative and ambitious law firm, Kalamaya | Goscha, that pushes the boundaries to discover new frontiers in family law, personal injuries, and criminal defense in Colorado.

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