The Truth About Post Separation Abuse – Women’t Stories
From Betrayal Trauma Recovery by Anne Blythe, M.Ed.
August 18, 2026 · 39 min
About this episode
This episode discusses the prevalence and signs of post-separation abuse experienced by women after divorce.
We’d all like to believe that divorce stops abuse, but post separation abuse is so common. The truth is, abusers don’t stop wanting power over their victims, even after divorce. To learn if your ex-husband is continuing to abuse you after your separation or divorce, take my free emotional abuse test . WHAT IS POST SEPARATION ABUSE? Post-separation abuse refers to the continuation of emotional, financial, and psychological abuse by an ex-partner after a relationship has ended. It can manifest in various ways, often leaving the victim feeling trapped and stressed. Understanding and identifying the signs of post-separation abuse is crucial for taking steps towards healing and protection. 1. USING THE LEGAL SYSTEM TO STAY IN CONTROL Post-separation abuse often is enabled by the court system that court orders women to co-parent with men who are manipulative and undermining them, lying to them. It causes so much chaos. He might be threatening to take you to court or using court orders that are meant to help you co-parent, to make things harder. 2. MAINTAINING FINANCIAL CONTROL Many men withhold things like child support or alimony so that you have to contact him to get it…
People in this episode
Host: Anne Blythe
Topics covered
- post-separation abuse
- emotional abuse
- divorce
- co-parenting
- financial control
- psychological abuse
Keywords
- post-separation abuse
- emotional abuse
- divorce
- co-parenting
- financial control
- psychological abuse
- abuser
- victim
- legal system
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Betrayal Trauma Recovery
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