Why You Can't See the Abuse When You're In It | Dr. Christine Cocchiola

You knew something was wrong for years. But every therapist, every professional, every part of the system told you the problem was you.In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Christine Kochiola - therapist, professor, lifelong advocate, survivor, and author of Framed: Women in the Family Court Underworld. She works alongside Dr. Ramani training therapists on coercive control, and this conversation is one of the most honest I've had on the show.We talk about why coercive control is so hard to see from the inside, so hard that Christine, a trained therapist, didn't recognize it in her own marriage. We get into why "no bruise" never meant "no abuse," the real difference between narcissism and coercive control, and why "high conflict" is often the wrong word for what's really abuse. We also talk about the "hero dad" act and what protective mothers can actually do when the system isn't built to protect them.This one is hard, honest, and validating. You were never the problem. Press play.Follow me on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coach_bridgetb/Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@coach_bridgetbVisit My Website: https://www.breakingbadasscoaching.com/Book a Strategy Call — Primary conversion point for 1:1 coaching: https://coachbridgetbreakingbadasscoaching.as.me/schedule/6cf70ccbJoin the Custody Warrior Collective — Community membership for ongoing support: https://www.skool.com/custody-warrior-collective/about📥 Download the Free Documentation Tracker: breakingbadasscoaching.com/tracker⚠️ DISCLAIMER: The content shared is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or mental health advice. Always consult with a qualified professional. Viewer discretion is advised.