Most men think staying calm, being civil, or “doing the right thing” counts for something…it doesn’t.

You’re not in a marriage anymore. You’re in a zero-sum game where silence is strategy, receipts beat feelings, and no one cares how good your intentions were. This episode breaks down what frame really looks like post-fallout…when the court gives her power and you’re left proving your worth with no leverage. It’s not about dominance, it’s about direction. And your kid is watching how you move when the system tries to break you…

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