What you’re experiencing is completely valid—and it’s actually a sign of real progress that you can recognize it clearly now.

Being forced to wade through manipulative messages from your ex and his family is exhausting, especially when preparing for court. But the fact that you can now identify the manipulation without being pulled in emotionallyshows that your healing is taking hold.

• Your psychiatrist’s support has helped you develop boundaries and perspective.
• You’re no longer internalizing their attempts to control or gaslight you.
• This clarity is part of reclaiming your autonomy and protecting your mental health, even in the middle of legal battles.

It’s a reminder: you can witness the manipulation without letting it derail you—that’s a huge step toward long-term safety and emotional freedom.