Family Mediator - Eva DiGiammarino

06/16/2026

Many people imagine narcissistic behaviour as obvious aggression, rage, or manipulation. Sometimes it is.

But often, it appears as inconsistency, guilt, emotional withdrawal, conditional support, or apologies that never lead to change.

One of the most common things I hear in mediation and consultations is:

“Everyone else thinks they’re wonderful. Why am I the only one struggling?”

The answer is that harmful relationship dynamics are often experienced differently behind closed doors than they are presented publicly.

This graphic is not a diagnostic tool, and not every difficult person is a narcissist. However, understanding patterns of emotional manipulation can help people identify unhealthy relationship dynamics and make informed decisions about boundaries, co-parenting, and separation.
Many people imagine narcissistic behaviour as obvious aggression, rage, or manipulation. Sometimes it is.

But often, it appears as inconsistency, guilt, emotional withdrawal, conditional support, or apologies that never lead to change.

One of the most common things I hear in mediation and consultations is:

“Everyone else thinks they’re wonderful. Why am I the only one struggling?”

The answer is that harmful relationship dynamics are often experienced differently behind closed doors than they are presented publicly.

This graphic is not a diagnostic tool, and not every difficult person is a narcissist. However, understanding patterns of emotional manipulation can help people identify unhealthy relationship dynamics and make informed decisions about boundaries, co-parenting, and separation.
Awareness is the first step toward change.

06/08/2026

One of the most common things I hear from clients is:

“I wish I had started taking care of myself sooner.”

06/05/2026

💔 “He was done with me then.”

Actress Sharon Stone recently revealed that her husband’s reaction to her double mastectomy was the beginning of the end of their marriage.

While every relationship is unique, her story highlights a troubling reality that family lawyers, mediators, and healthcare professionals have been discussing for years:

One widely cited study of found that approximately 20.8% of marriages ended in separation or divorce when the female partner was the patient, compared to 2.9% when the male partner was the patient.

Marriage vows often include the promise to stay together “in sickness and in health.” Unfortunately, statistics suggest that promise is not always experienced equally.

As family professionals, we often see that major health crises don’t create relationship problems—they expose the ones that were already there.

05/25/2026

One of the biggest precursors to physical violence in a romantic relationship is coercive control.

12/01/2025

According to a 2019 study conducted by child psychologists in Bethesda, Maryland (USA), which followed both married and divorced families with kids over a 22 year period, children of low-conflict divorce suffer from less instances of PTSD, anxiety, depression and insecure attachment then children from married parents with high conflict.

The study concluded, it is parental conflict, not necessarily divorce which significantly impacts children’s emotional and intellectual development.

11/26/2025

Did you know? About 10–12% of new mothers in North America experience some form of domestic violence for the first time, around the time they give birth to their first child.

To understand the scale: that is approximately 18 million women. 18 million.

If someone you love is about to give birth, check in gently but consistently — sometimes the smallest invitation to talk can be the lifeline they need.

11/07/2025

09/07/2025

Celebrities & Divorce: Kyle and Mauricio from come together despite their separation 💔 to celebrate their daughter Alexia’s wedding 💒 💍 🎉 . This is what we want for all of our mediation clients - to be able to handle their separation with grace so that they can still enjoy their children’s milestone moments together 💜.

Separation / Divorce doesn’t have to be the end of your family. In fact, for many families, it’s the remedy needed so that everyone can enjoy their lives in peace ☮️

The mediation process is the best suited to happy families put their best foot forward; avoid the rollercoaster of a high conflict divorce and walk away with their futures healthy and bright ☀️

09/04/2025

Are you a parent struggling with a teenager who resists parenting time after a separation? It’s a common challenge many face. Discover supportive strategies to improve your relationship during this tough phase! Learn more: https://wix.to/KEw4qnn

It’s not uncommon for parents of teenagers to feel frustrated when their child resists spending time at one parent’s home. In mediation, we often hear concerns like: “My child doesn’t want to come over unless I plan something fun.” So how do you balance encouraging your child’s relations...

09/02/2025

As the new school year kicks off, it's essential for separated parents to stay on the same page 📚✏️. Discover effective communication strategies to support your children during this time. Read more: https://wix.to/nY9AuxX

Learn how separated parents can communicate effectively during the first week back at school. Tips on staying consistent, sharing updates, and supporting kids together.