This is Coercive Control, and the nightmare of Post-Separation Abuse. Welcome to Part 2 of our conversation with Courtney Gilmartin from New Jersey Protective Moms. In this episode, we discuss the realities of dealing with coercive control within the context of separation and custody battles. Courtney shares her journey of escaping an abusive relationship, only to face ongoing legal and personal challenges, including manipulation, stalking, and intimidation from her ex-husband, even in the presence of law enforcement and judicial oversight. Despite obtaining multiple restraining orders and engaging in legal battles for the safety of herself and her children, Courtney details the systemic failures that often re-victimize survivors. She highlights the importance of understanding coercive control, the impact on children, and the struggle for legal recognition of non-physical forms of abuse. Courtney also discusses her advocacy work through NJprotectivemoms.org, aiming to support other survivors and push for legislative changes to address coercive control and abusive litigation in family law. We hope you enjoy the episode, and don't forget to like, comment and subscribe to us at @preyvspredatorpodcast ! Spread the word. Use #preypower // GUEST LINKS // Website: https://www.njprotectivemoms.org/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@courtsgilmartin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/courtney.gilmartin/ *********************************************** PREY VS PREDATOR Follow us for regular updates and words of encouragement! YouTube: @preyvspredatorpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/preyvspredator/ // SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL // Donate: https://patreon.com/preyvspredatorthe... // LINKS // Website: https://anchor.fm/prey-vs-predator/ep... Blog: https://preyvspredatorthepodcast.blog... Crisis Abuse Services: https://www.acf.hhs.gov/fysb/programs... // PODCAST // Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5mOBEus... Apple:https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast... Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0... The information, recommendations, and opinions presented in this podcast are for information and entertainment purposes only and are not designed to replace therapy. This podcast is for private, non-commercial use and no intellectual property may be copied or reproduced without prior written consent from Prey VS Predator. Wherever possible, identities, locations, and circumstances have been changed to protect all involved and any similarities to people living or dead is purely coincidental.