EP63 When Your Ex Turns the World Against You (Part 1): Manipulation of Friends and Family

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Welcome back to The Divorce Chapter where we rewrite the divorce plot twist ✍️

In this episode, we’re tackling something that can make divorce feel like a never-ending battle….when your ex tries to turn family, friends, and mutual acquaintances against you.

Divorce is hard enough, but dealing with an ex who manipulates those around you takes it to a whole new level. This episode is all about understanding these toxic tactics and finding ways to protect yourself.

We’ll cover:

- Flying Monkeys: Just like in The Wizard of Oz, these are people your ex recruits to spread misinformation, manipulate, or guilt-trip you, often without knowing the full picture.

- Triangulation: How your ex might play people off each other, creating sides to keep you isolated and confused.

- How to Spot the Tactics: Recognising when family or friends suddenly become distant, share personal details they shouldn’t know, or start relaying your ex’s narrative.

- Steps to Protect Yourself: From setting boundaries and documenting everything to emotionally detaching from the drama, I share practical strategies to regain your peace and strength.

If you’re facing an ex who’s manipulating the people around you, this episode will help you recognise these tactics, protect your mental health, and take back your power.

And next week, we’re diving into Part 2 on managing things when your ex turns the kids against you. Don’t miss it!

I hope the episode is useful for you.

And whilst we’re talking empowerment we’re a couple of chapters in to November’s book over in the Divorce Book Club.

How to Heal a Broken Heart: From Rock Bottom to Reinvention *via ugly crying on the bathroom floor, by Rosie Green 💚

You can check out the book here:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08GG7BC79/ref=nosim?tag=thedivorceb00-21

This is the story of Rosie's own divorce shitshow interspersed with advice, book recommendations and sprinkled throughout with humour.

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I bloody love it so far!

I’d love to have you join us for this one. It’s never too late to join as all the back catalogue of episodes are available to all members 📚

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Do let me know if you want any more details about the book club - or indeed about anything divorce/break-up related.

Until next week then you absolute QUEEN 👑 sending you loads of love,

Sarah x

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1. When the Ex Creates an Army (00:00:00)

2. Flying Monkeys (00:05:01)

3. Triangulation (00:10:00)

4. How do you spot the manipulation? (00:13:57)

5. 5 Steps to Protect Yourself (00:16:53)

6. Don't forget to protect your emotional health too (00:25:52)

7. You're the Queen of the Castle now 👑 (00:28:38)