When stress is high and emotions run deep, communication can easily become a source of conflict instead of a path to resolution. In this episode, Grown Girl Divorce podcast host, Kimberly A. Cook, Esq., breaks down six common communication mistakes that can derail your progress.
Kimberly discusses the following six mistakes:
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Letting Emotions Drive Decisions – Learn why reacting instead of responding can cost you time, money, and peace of mind.
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Using Children as Messengers – Understand how this tactic can harm your kids and backfire legally and emotionally.
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Engaging in Text Wars – Discover how ongoing digital disputes can become evidence, drain your energy, and distract from your goals.
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Social Media Oversharing – Hear why posting your pain or calling out your ex online can do more harm than good, especially in court.
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Failing to Actively Listen – Get tips for hearing what’s really being said (even when it’s hard) and how that can shift the case dynamic.
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Neglecting to Follow Professional Guidance – Explore how disregarding the advice of your lawyer, therapist, or mediator can sabotage your progress.
Whether you’re just beginning your divorce or deep in the process, this episode will help you stay grounded, communicate more effectively, and avoid unnecessary setbacks.
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The Grown Girl Divorce podcast is a space of relatability for Black women considering and going through a divorce. These are girlfriend conversations to educate and empower you through the process. Our host, Kimberly A. Cook, Esq., is a highly acclaimed divorce attorney and mediator breaking down divorce misinformation, dismantling stereotypes on Black families, and shining the light on the importance of diverse representation in family law. Grown Girl Divorce podcast guests are primarily women of color providing expert information or personal stories as a way to give voice to and support Black women going through divorce.
Connect with us:
Website: www.growngirldivorce.com
Instagram: @growngirldivorce
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/grown-girl-divorce
To learn more about the podcast host:
Website: https://sdflaw.com/team/detail/kimberly-a-cook
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kimberlyjohnsoncook
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