"The Great Escape: Planning Your Exit From an Abusive Relationship with a Narcissist with Transformation Coach, Victoria McCooey" on The Divorce & Beyond Podcast with Susan Guthrie, Esq.#117

On this week's episode, Susan Guthrie, nationally recognized family law attorney and mediator, speaks with Transformation Coach, Victoria McCooey about the necessary steps to take in order to safely leave an abusive relationship with a narcissist or other high conflict personality. Statistics say that the time of leaving an abusive relationship is actually one of the most dangerous times for a victim of abuse.  this can be especially difficult when your ex is a narcissist!  Transformation coach, Victoria McCooey, knows this from her own personal experience of separating from an abusive relationship and her years long high conflict divorce from her ex.  She helps women (although this information is equally relevant for abused men) to plot their escape, regain their personal power and move beyond the abuse.  Full of necessary information on creating a nest egg, having access to vital documents and information and tips for what you can do today, Victoria and Susan help you to make your plans for your own GREAT ESCAPE! Highlights from this episode: How to identify if you are you in an abusive relationship. Find out why the time of leaving is the most dangerous time for victims. How are you actually stronger than your abuser? What are the key first steps in plotting your escape? What other considerations do you need to take into account when leaving? There is help!  - be sure to take all the necessary steps to make your exit a safe and final escape to your new life beyond abuse!   More information about today's guest:  Victoria McCooey is a Transformation Coach, Motivational Speaker, and Creator of The Reclaim Your Power System™. She works with women who are in controlling or otherwise abusive marriages to help them stand up to their abuser and regain control of their lives. Her articles have been featured on notable websites including Dr. Laura, HitchedMag, Thrive Global, Professor’s House, Wellness, DivorceForce, Ezine Articles, IveMovedOn and many others. She’s appeared on the Narcissist Abuse Support Channel, Women of Strength TV, Divorced Mommy  Podcast, Unleash Your Mojo Online, Financially Ever After, and You Be You & I’ll Be Me. Through her writing, speaking and private coaching, Victoria has helped hundreds of women (and some men) acquire the skills, mindset shifts and courage necessary to stand up to an abusive partner and to create a better, more joyful new life for themselves and their children. You can learn more about Victoria and her coaching programs at victoriamccooey.com.  Listeners of Divorce & Beyond can book a FREE session with Victoria by clicking here:  victoriamccooey.com/calendar Email Victoria at [email protected] Book a free session with Victoria here: victoriamccooey.com/calendar Follow Victoria on Instagram @victoria_mccooey Watch Victoria's videos on YouTube here:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_aVzstmYuZFqzX6sWRjVIw ********************************************************************  SUSAN GUTHRIE, ESQ., the creator and host of The Divorce and Beyond Podcast, is nationally recognized as one of the top family law and divorce mediation attorneys in the country.  She is one of the Co-Chair's of the American Bar Association's DR Section Mediation Committee and is the Founder of Divorce in a Better Way which provides a curated selection of resources and information for those facing divorce and other life changes.  Susan also provides legal coaching and divorce mediation services to select clients around the world through an online platform.  Find out more at www.divorceinabetterway.com. ****************************************************************************   For Divorce Professionals:  As one of the country's leading experts in online mediation, Susan is now sharing her expertise and knowledge and offering her ONLINE MEDIATION TRAINING PROGRAM which will show you how to implement an online platform into to your existing practice in just two short one-hour online sessions!