A Father's Guide to High-Conflict Co-Parenting Hits Shelves This June

May 1, 2026 - 00:12

GULF BREEZE, Fla. -- A new book set for release on June 16 tackles one of the most painful realities of modern family life: what happens when co-parenting turns into a battlefield. "Calling Out the Shadows: A Father's Memoir and Practical Guide for High-Conflict Co-Parenting" blends personal story with real-world advice for parents stuck in toxic custody situations.

The author, a father who lived through years of legal fights and emotional exhaustion, asks a blunt question at the center of the book: What happens when silence protects the wrong person? The memoir portion walks readers through his own experience of being gaslit, manipulated, and shut out from his children's lives. But the book doesn't stop at the pain. The second half offers concrete strategies for documenting abuse, dealing with hostile ex-partners, and navigating family court without losing your mind or your money.

High-conflict co-parenting affects millions of families, and the author argues that too many fathers stay quiet out of fear or shame. The book aims to give them a voice and a roadmap. It covers topics like parallel parenting, setting boundaries, and protecting kids from being used as pawns. The guide also includes sample communication scripts and tips for working with therapists, lawyers, and school officials.

The publisher describes it as part memoir, part survival manual. Early reviews call it raw, honest, and desperately needed. The book is available for pre-order now and officially launches June 16.