From time to time, interesting questions are posted on some forums that discuss divorce, and especially divorce when dealing with soon-to-be ex spouses, and ex-spouses, that are poor parents, or a persons with pathologies like narcissism. Here is one recent question posed by a parent, with some suggestions: 3am my 4…
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Illinois Divorce: Mothers and PAS
Today is Mother’s Day, and aside from wishing all of our Moms a wonderful day, I wanted to point out as well that parental alienation exists with mothers as targets. More often than one might think. Today, a Mom posted this: ” And please don’t ever give up……There were three…
Divorce and BPD: Traits of Anger in Borderline Personalities
Representing many clients through the past 20+ years in relationships with people with borderline traits, it is helpful to see new artciles that discuss the experiences of people in these relationships. Here, a discussion about the triggering on anger in borderlines, many times without an apparent reason. I’d say from…
Illinois Divorce: Stress and Anxiety
One of the priviledges that I have as a lawyer for some wonderful people going through a significant life change is the ability to interface with them about anxiety and depression. In some cases, the symptoms are being experienced by the children of divorce. In other cases my own clients…
Illinois Divorce and BPD: Can it be Overcome?
Is it possible for someone with BPD to overcome it by themselves with awareness? The short answer is no. The basic reasons why someone cannot overcome Borderline Personality Disorder on their own are: It is hard to be objective about one’s own problems. Therapists require years of specialized training to…
Illinois Divorce: Our Divorce Law Blog is a Top 100 Again
Once again, I am happy to report that Illinois Divorce Lawyer Blog has received recognition as a Top 100 Divorce Blog. This blog is a labor of love, and designed to bring helpful information about Divorce, Custody, Finances, and Psychological Issues in Divorce. Top 100 Divorce Blogs & Websites For…
Kane County Divorce: Verbal Abuse and the Narcissist
Spouses with NPD can be toxic to live with. One aspect of life with a narcissist is the emotional abuse that accompanies being in a relationship with NPD. In the following article, Dr. Jeanne King, Ph.D discusses a scenario with a partner with NPD, and the emotional damage that these…
Illinois Divorce Issues: Speaking of Psychology: Treating anxiety in children
I have been a member of the APA for many years, and benefit tremendously from the APA’s publications, research papers, and educational materials, such as the podcast below. Children involved in a divorce do tend to experience worry, anxiety, and some depression, and these symptoms and illnesses are often situational,…
Illinois Family Law: We Support Thorn, and Work to End Child Abuse
I support @Thorn in their efforts to drive tech innovation to fight child sexual exploitation. #DigitalDefenders https://t.co/LXAWp2Y9aj — Michael F. Roe (@IllinoisLawBlog) February 21, 2017
Extreme BPD: Divorce and Borderline Personality Disorder
I stumbled upon this article today doing some research on profiles of Borderline Personality traits in marriages and divorce. One of the things that is unique about the case presented in this article is that the victim of the Borderline rage and abuse is Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., a scion…