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The Rising Beyond Podcast
Are you ready to thrive as you are coming out of a toxic or abusive relationship? Join Sybil Cummin, a licensed professional counselor who has specialized in working with victims and survivors of domestic violence and narcissistic abuse for over a decade and runs a membership community for women on their healing journey. On this podcast you will finally feel understood and your experience will be validated as you learn tangible strategies to handle family court, coparent with your abuser, improve your connection with your children, and heal from the trauma of narcissistic abuse and domestic violence.
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Bonus Coaching: Afraid CPS Will Believe Your Ex? What Protective Parents Need to Know
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When child protection gets involved, it can feel like everything your ex threatened is starting to happen.
Many survivors were told: “If you leave, I’ll make sure everyone thinks you’re unstable—and I’ll take the kids.”
So when CPS opens an investigation, the fear isn’t just about the process.
It’s about the possibility that the narrative could be turned against you.
In this Friday Coaching Corner episode, we’re talking about how to navigate a CPS investigation when there is a history of coercive control—and when you’re worried your ex will present well while you feel anxious, overwhelmed, or misunderstood.
We’ll walk through:
- How to gauge whether a caseworker understands coercive control and domestic violence
- How to present in a way that is grounded, credible, and child-focused (without overexplaining)
- What CPS is often paying attention to beyond first impressions
- How to prepare your children in a supportive way without coaching or adding pressure
This episode also focuses on something that often gets missed:
You don’t need to outperform your ex.
You need to stay steady, consistent, and anchored in what your children need.
If you’re in the middle of an investigation—or fear this could happen—this conversation will help you move from panic to strategy.
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