By: Laura Groulx, MSW, RSW

​I don’t have answers, only thoughts. I’m not a lawyer, but I do speak with a lot of people about relationships and family dynamics. Recently, with everything happening in the world, I’ve been wondering how co-parents are handling shared custody and access regarding children that are currently in isolation; after all, some children have more than one family. 

​Ok…kidding, not an actual psycho, but you know what I mean. We’re talking about someone who is extremely challenging to deal with, who knows which buttons to press, and always seems to get involved in your business somehow.

I know it’s tempting to engage with their baiting behaviour, to take out your anger and frustration at them, to fight back or lash out.  Let us help you by recommending some alternatives that will reduce the impact this person is having wreaking havoc on your life.
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