Setting Boundaries in High-Conflict Custody: Stress Management and Communication Skills to Stay Calm, Protect Your Kids, and Parent Through a Toxic Relationship

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.

You Can't Control Your Ex, but You Can Control How You Show Up for Your Kids.


Co-parenting is hard enough. But when your ex is manipulative, aggressive, or constantly pushing boundaries, it can feel impossible. You're left navigating chaos, protecting your child, and trying not to lose yourself in the process.


Setting Boundaries in High-Conflict Custody is your survival guide to setting boundaries, staying grounded, and prioritizing your child's well-being, even when your co-parent won't cooperate. It's not about fixing them. It's about empowering you. Author Mira Joywell offers compassionate, real-world strategies to reduce conflict, protect your peace, and raise strong, resilient kids.


Recognize manipulation tactics and protect your mental space


Set and enforce boundaries without constant escalation


Communicate clearly and calmly, even with a difficult ex


Keep your child out of the middle and support their emotional health


Care for your own mental health and rebuild your confidence


Whether you're newly separated or years into a toxic dynamic, this book gives you the tools to create stability and strength for yourself and your kids. Listen privately during a walk or commute, at your own pace.


Scroll up and start building a calmer, stronger co-parenting future, no matter who you're dealing with.