Navigating Manipulative Co-Parenting After Abandonment

A woman seeks advice on how to handle her ex-husband, who abandoned her during her battle with cancer and is now manipulating their teenage children to blame her for the breakup. The columnist advises her to confront her ex-husband about his behavior and to have an open conversation with her kids, emphasizing that she cannot trust him as a partner but will always work together to raise them. The columnist also suggests seeking therapy with the children to help them navigate their feelings and eventually realize their father's true character.