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I have mediation with ex in an hour

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Anxietyspiral · 26/11/2025 13:23

We've done our individual mediation sessions so now it's the joint one. Its online so won't have to face him but I'm absolutely petrified.

He is a bully. Lovely and charming when he gets what he wants but quickly turns nasty and unreasonable when told no. I've pandered to him for far too long, at the expense of the dc, and now its time to women up and stop being such a coward.

I feel so nervous I want to throw up 😔

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humptydumptyfelloff · 26/11/2025 13:33

Stand firm but polite op.
don’t jump in when he’s speaking. Just politely wait and keep it factual.

presen yourself as not putting up with anymore bullshit.

don’t react to anything negatively because that will be what he wants

hand hold from me.

you got this

thenamegoes · 26/11/2025 13:35

You’ve got this OP! I’ve got the same meeting coming up in the next fortnight. I’m thinking of you.

sending a big hug and a hand hold! Xx

Anxietyspiral · 26/11/2025 13:35

Thank you, that really means a lot ❤️

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Anxietyspiral · 26/11/2025 13:37

How does it normally go? Will the mediator give recommendations? I really wish I took up the offer of a McKenzie friend now.

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