If Your Child Is Pulling Away in Divorce, Watch This
If you’re going through a divorce with a narcissist and your child is pulling away, repeating your ex’s words, or suddenly treating you like the enemy, you are not imagining it—and you are not a bad parent. This video explains what parental alienation really looks like and how to respond without making things worse.
Parental alienation is one of the most devastating dynamics in a high-conflict divorce, especially when a narcissistic ex uses your child as leverage. It’s not about one bad comment. It’s about patterned emotional manipulation—and it requires a very specific strategy.
In this video, I cover:
• What parental alienation actually is (and what it’s not)
• Subtle signs courts often miss
• Why narcissists use alienation as punishment and control
• Common mistakes loving parents make that backfire legally and emotionally
• How to validate your child without arguing facts
• Why calm consistency creates long-term protection
• How quiet documentation safeguards you without harming your child
• When and why specialized professional support matters
I’m Victoria McCooey, a high-conflict divorce coach, divorce mediator, and creator of the Reclaim Your Power System. I work with parents every day who are navigating divorce with a narcissist and trying to protect their children without losing themselves in the process.
Alienation feels urgent—and emotionally, it is. But strategically, this is a long game. Children grow. They mature. They notice patterns. The parent who stays grounded, emotionally safe, and consistent is the one who creates contrast—and that contrast matters to both your child and the court.
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