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Oct 2023
58m 30s

Ep. 212 - Getting over an ex while co pa...

Breakup Coach Dorothy
About this episode

In today’s episode, Breakup Coach Dorothy and guests Natalie and Kyra talk about the struggles of co-parenting with an ex, expectations about their roles as mothers, detaching from “what should be”, being comfortable with duality, and finding a support system. 

Join them as they discuss changing their narratives as parents co-parenting with an ex. 

Want individualized support, help, and coaching on your specific breakup? Join us in the Get Over Your Ex program: https://dorothyabjohnson.com/getoveryourex

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