Inside the guide, you’ll learn how reunification therapy operates in a legal and ethical gray zone; how court orders are drafted and manipulated to coerce compliance; how families are selected and exploited based on financial disclosures; and strategic ways to document, question, and push back.

In the Documentation System and Workshop at The Rulebook Academy, I walk you through every detail of the system I used—from creating a credible timeline of events to using email strategically, to organizing your documentation in a way that court professionals respect.

This isn’t just a course. It’s a roadmap for reclaiming control in a process designed to wear you down.

In courtrooms across America, a quiet epidemic is destroying families. It doesn’t make headlines, but its victims live the consequences every day. It’s not a systemic failure, but a state-sanctioned criminalization of motherhood. Mothers who act to protect their children from abuse are not only disbelieved, they are punished. Their children are taken. Their lives are destroyed. In some of the most egregious cases, they are jailed.

Take the case of Julie Valadez, a Wisconsin mother of four. When Julie Valadez’s 15-year-old son ran away from his father’s home in terror, he ran straight to his mother. He chose her. Not the courts. Not the social workers. Not the judge who claimed to know what was in his “best interest.” He chose the one person who had always tried to protect him when no one else would.

Financial abuse can make it feel impossible to access the support you need—whether it's therapy, legal consultations, coaching, or educational tools to help you navigate the family court system.

When we did the custody exchanges in public and I was alone, he would call me a whore and other degrading names. His face would contort with rage, and the children would often cry because they were terrified of him. But if I brought someone with me? He was on his best behavior—respectful, calm, controlled. That’s when I began to fully grasp the concept of impression management. It was never about the kids. It was about control. Always.

This year, as Reiser prepares for her Rhode Island run, she’s calling on the media to join her in amplifying this critical issue especially at the finish line because there is a new initiative this year. We are going to be wrapping up the run at the family court in Providence and this is because the underbelly of narcissistic abuse is the darkness and corruption that riddles family courts all over the world.

The tangled web that a narcissistic abuser weaves is enough to make anyone feel disoriented. So why all the little lies—the dumb stuff that really doesn’t matter?

Narcissists lie about small, inconsequential things for several reasons.

Over the years, the Lemonade Power Retreats have attracted survivors from across the globe. The retreats have been held at various retreat centers throughout the United States including Washington, Massachusetts, Arizona, and multiple locations in California.

Common sense would dictate that a detached narcissist, one who uses cold-shouldering, neglect, and silent treatments to control a partner, would be just fine with divorce. So why do so many survivors find that the narcissists who were the least involved in working on the marriage or family fight tooth and nail to create chaos and pain in the family court system?

Join us in Rhode Island: raising awareness of narcissistic abuse and the family court crisis.

Recognizing the signs early on is important - but did you know that narcissistic abusers use love-bombing tactics throughout the relationship to keep victims stuck?

Whether you’re two weeks, two years, two decades, or two lifetimes into a relationship with a narcissistic individual, it’s never too late to start recognizing the cycle of narcissistic abuse.

Bringing a child into the world should be a beautiful experience - but if you’re carrying the baby of a narcissist, it’s time to start safety planning.

Narcissistic abusers seek power and control over victims in order to maintain their self-imposed status as “center of the universe.”

As many of you know, my work through One Mom’s Battle has always been deeply personal. I entered this space not as a professional, but as a mother fighting to protect her children in a system that often fails to prioritize their safety. Over time, what began as a blog turned into a movement. For the past thirteen years, I’ve poured every ounce of my heart and energy into helping others navigate the family court system and post-separation abuse.

I’ve been labeled “public enemy number one.” I’ve received death threats. And I’m not alone.

When child safety advocates become the target of coordinated harassment, we must call it what it is: dangerous.

This is not advocacy. This is incitement. And it’s putting lives at risk.

This case reflects a larger trend that has been reported in jurisdictions across the United States. Protective parents, often mothers, report that when they raise concerns about abuse or emotional harm, they are at risk of being accused of alienation. The term, which has been criticized by child advocacy organizations and mental health experts for its lack of scientific validity, is increasingly used in high conflict custody disputes and, according to critics, can discredit or take precedence over legitimate safety concerns.

There’s no pain like losing adult children to the narcissistic abuser’s smear campaign. 

Narcissistic abusers know exactly how to cause the most pain to their victims. For many survivors, this means that the abuser goes after the parent-child relationship. With grown children, this can be devastating.

While every situation is different and there are no quick fixes, here are some words of comfort and advice from the battlefield.

I didn’t set out to build a business, I was simply trying to survive and support others along the way. My journey unfolded one day at a time, organically. It's why I often refer to myself as the "accidental' author and advocate. Even if I had set out to create a business, there is nothing wrong with that. I would have welcomed someone to serve as a resource when I was fighting to protect my children.

Sometimes the narcissist’s threats are valid, sometimes they’re smoke and mirrors. 

Many narcissists will relentlessly threaten court. But often, they are the ones who fear court due to the risk of image exposure or financial repercussions. The threats are typically empty puffs of projection mixed with scare tactics.

After narcissistic abuse, survivors deserve to enter the dating world feeling empowered and strong. 

Divorcing a narcissist is a massive victory (even though it feels like a never-ending nightmare). But the fear of an ex’s threats, harassment, jealousy, or other forms of retaliation can be overwhelming - especially when a survivor is ready to enter the dating world.

The anticipation of a high conflict divorce trial can be intense and anxiety-inducing. It’s important to learn techniques to stay grounded and calm before and during the trail. Centering yourself with grounding techniques in the midst of the narcissist’s chaos is essential in maintaining your physical health, mental stability, and emotional strength.