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There are divorces, and then there are divorces that leave your nervous system frayed, your self-worth shaken, and your support system gone. High-conflict divorces have a way of making those affected feel isolated; especially for the parent who carried most of the emotional weight during the relationship if children and custody agreements are part of the process. Moreover, once the legal paperwork is signed, what remains isn’t always peace. It is often a void. Sometimes, it’s silence. Most of the time, it’s long-lasting emotional trauma.