For the mother in the middle of a custody fight
It is 2 a.m. and you are awake, rehearsing tomorrow’s hearing in the dark. You smile through the exchange so your children never see your hands shake. You say the careful thing in every message while your whole body is screaming. And somewhere in the middle of it, you have started to wonder if anyone — the court, the professionals, anyone — can actually hear you.
I can. And I want you to know this: you do not have to white-knuckle your way through a system that feels rigged against you. There is a steadier way to stand inside this — a method, built by a woman who understands exactly what this costs — that helps you find your footing and keep your peace, without surrendering either.
Not reaction. Not retreat. A method.
Free to begin · Self-paced · Private — work in your own time, in your own words · All sales final
Start here — free
Before any strategy, take a gentle measure of where you stand — honestly, privately, in a few quiet minutes. It is the first step of the Method, and it costs nothing.
Begin the Free Baseline →The free first step
The course does not begin with advice. It begins with a measurement. The Emotional Baseline Assessment sets down, in writing, where you actually stand emotionally as this season starts — not where you should be, and not where you were before the case began. Where you are.
Without a baseline, effort is guesswork and progress is a mood. With one, the order of the work becomes clear: the areas under most strain are attended to first, deliberately — before they begin deciding things on their own. Your baseline is kept, not filed away, so later change is visible on paper, in your own earlier words.
Take the Free Emotional Baseline AssessmentOn the course platform, the Baseline flows naturally into the full course when — and only when — you are ready.
Free, private, and unhurried. See where you stand before you decide anything else.
Hold your position with Book One during the fight, or take the full course: eight modules, six tools, and the workbook, at your own pace.
The Toolkit and the Printable Pack put the Method within reach on ordinary days — a page, a prompt, a pause, when you need one.
The centre of the Method
A course written for mothers who are living this — not studying it in theory. If you know what one message, read at the wrong moment, can cost you, this was made for you. Learn to meet court dates, exchanges, and hostile messages with composure that holds.
Composure is a discipline, not a temperament. Across eight modules you learn six named tools — each built for a specific moment in a custody conflict, and practised in the workbook before it is needed in life.
Self-paced course
or 3 payments of $99
The free Baseline is the course’s front door — take it first, then decide about the full course on the next page. All sales final.
Private coaching
The books and the course are here for you any time. If what you are looking for is me, one to one — start here.
Thank you for wanting this. Right now, my private coaching is fully booked, and I am not taking new clients — the only door is the waitlist. When a place opens, it is offered to the waitlist in order, first come, first offered. Joining costs nothing and promises nothing except this: you will hear from me, in order, when there is room.
To join, send me a short email with your first name and a line or two about where you are. That is all I need.
Join the waitlistWaitlist only · Places offered in order as they open
Books by Rosalind Pierce
Three books, one journey. Hold your position while the case is live. Rebuild a life that is yours when it ends. Heal, in your own time, after heartbreak. Read them in order, or begin with the one that meets you where you are tonight.
Book One — During the fight
The Method in book form: clarity before action, response over reaction, and steadiness as strength — for court dates, exchanges, and co-parenting with a high-conflict ex.
Paperback $27.99 · Kindle $9.99
Kindle edition is on the same Amazon page.
Book Two — Starting over
For the quieter, longer work after divorce: rebuilding home, money, confidence, and an ordinary life that belongs to you again — one steady step at a time.
Paperback $17.99 · Kindle $7.99
Kindle edition is on the same Amazon page.
Book Three — After heartbreak
A gentle companion for the season after heartbreak — grief given its proper place, and a life rebuilt with honesty, patience, and care.
Paperback $17.99 · Kindle $7.99
Arriving soon — Kindle edition Sunday, November 15
No link yet — when it is live, it will appear here first. Begin with the free Baseline, or with Book One.
Standalone products
Small, practical pieces of the Method — made for ordinary days and hard moments alike. No course required.
The Toolkit
The Method’s essential tools in one standalone set — grounding when a message lands, a record while the facts are fresh, and calm, usable structure for the days in between.
Get the Toolkit — $29Delivered via Payhip. All sales final.
The Printable Pack
Printable pages to keep in your binder and by your phone: prompts, inventories, and quiet lines that return you to your position — ready to print and use tonight.
All sales final.
Testimonials
These are real reviews from my clients, shared with names kept private — the way everything here is kept.
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“She was very kind, a great listener, and had helpful ideas.”
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“Puts you at ease while telling you like it is in a tactful way. She is very organised, knowledgeable, patient, encouraging, and focussed. She gives relevant, current, useful, and realistic guidance to get you (back) on track. You will certainly get more than your money's worth.”
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“One. Just one coaching call and she helped me identify the source of my unhappiness. I have been in therapy for two years and still hadn't found this much clarity.”
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“Her easy going friendly attitude has me opening up to her in no time. Working with me step by step through my life giving me life long lessons that I can use in everyday life. I would recommend her and have been doing so, as I feel her skills are priceless.”
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“Having her as my coach has been one of the best decisions I have ever made in my life. She is very attentive, caring, knowledgeable, and professional. Prior to me hiring her, I lacked direction and a sense of purpose, and I was very unsure about myself. Since then, she has changed my perspective on life and has helped to set me on a path to realizing my full potential.”
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“I embarked on my coaching journey with a hint of skepticism, wondering if it could truly make a difference in my life. Yet, from our very first session, this incredible life coach obliterated any doubts with her uncanny intuition and profound insights. She has the rare ability to listen not just to the words you speak, but to the unspoken language of your heart and mind. For anyone who feels stuck or uncertain of their path, this life coach is a beacon of hope and clarity. I wholeheartedly recommend her services to anyone looking to enhance their life.”
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“She's a sweetheart and very understanding. I felt very comfortable speaking with her and opening up with her. Definitely recommend.”
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“She was everything I needed and more! She was personable, kind, understanding and very responsive. We had a great first session and I do believe that I will be on my way to a better career path really soon!”
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“She really helped me change my perspective and realize everything I want is achievable. I'm excited for the future and looking forward to our next session!”
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“She is awesome — her professionalism, wisdom and overall personality are refreshing and enlightening!”
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“She is lovely. Great communication and flexible.”
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“She was amazing and really helped me sort things in my head out loud. She gave me the confidence and clarity I needed to push forward. I loved our session!”
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“She promptly got back to me after my initial inquiry. She did everything she could to encourage my daughter to accept her services. I saved her contact information because I believe she will be able to help me with my problem. I would highly recommend to anyone seeking services of this nature!”
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“Just had my first meeting and I enjoyed it! She has a bubbly and comforting presence that makes me feel relaxed and confident about obtaining my goals. During the first meeting, we were able to come up with a plan to reach my financial goals and more. Everyone should book an appointment and see for yourself!”
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“She exhibits a straightforward no nonsense approach to making sure you understand that she is with you on your journey. She is compassionate, committed and sound with her advice and strategies. She fleshes out your needs and provides a plan to reach your goals.”
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“It has been a great experience. Our first meeting was very productive. She is very passionate about what she does. She leaves you with no doubt that she is on your side, and will do her best to help you accomplish your goal.”
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“She is a great listener and very personable in conversation!”
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“Thanks to her I got my life back on track. For many years I suffered with anxiety and lack of confidence. She held me accountable to every exercise and homework that she had given me. After about 5 sessions in, I notice a complete difference in my personality. My outlook on life did a whole 360 and I must say the overhaul worked — I'm a total better individual and ready to take on the world. I highly recommend her to anyone who wants someone who knows how to figure out and target any hindering factors in your life.”
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“A very rewarding experience. She was kind and sincere. I would definitely work with her again.”
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“As a retiree living outside of the US she is responsive every time and adds value to every positive endeavor.”
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“Her sincere enthusiasm is contagious. This, in addition to her insight, wisdom and guidance, provided the catalysts that motivated me to make the changes required to achieve more success and balance in my life.”
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“Over the course of the ten sessions I had with her, I was able to pivot from one challenging path to a more lucrative and fulfilling path in my career and business objectives. Working with her helped me develop a coherent and structured plan and most importantly kept me accountable. It makes a world of difference to have a coach that works with you where you are, is flexible enough to allow you to change, and yet demands that you fill your fullest potential.”
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“While times are challenging, seeking a safe space is important. She did a phenomenal job of keeping me grounded and focused on my road to entrepreneurship. Thank you for keeping my spirits high during 2020! I'm ready for 2021.”
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“She really helped me to find clarity — I felt stuck in my career and the weekly sessions have helped me build my confidence to finally start applying for new roles. She is a wonderful listener who took the time to understand exactly what I was saying. I would recommend her.”
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“I was struggling with moving forward, reaching my goal because some health issues were in the way. Things have been much better. I have better focus, have added strength to get things done, like making practical plans and organize myself better. I have learned to use my resource kit when certain health issues come in the way. This way I was able to take my eyes off the problem and concentrate on happier things.”
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“The coaching sessions opened my eyes to the fact that many times the greatest achievements in life begin with the smallest step. The sessions forced me to conduct positive introspection of myself, and has changed the way I describe myself to others. During these depressing times being experienced as a result of COVID-19, the sessions were definitely one of the most memorable and happier occasions.”
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“I really felt that I was being understood and felt like I was getting the feedback I required.”
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“Since working with her I have found her to be very insightful and inspiring. She has given new perspective, direction on how to achieve my goals. She has helped me to identify my strengths and weaknesses and how to build on my strengths and how to turn my negatives into positives. I am eternally grateful to you. Thank you for opening my mind to new possibilities.”
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“The life coach was very patient and professional and I look forward to speaking with her again.”
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“First of all I love the professionalism and her being on time! I love her empathy towards me but tells me the hard truth I need to hear! To me, she's a lifesaver!”
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“She is such a blessing! Since working with her I have gained the confidence to pursue a lot of goals that I have been wanting to do for years. So happy I decided to join the family!”
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“As a parent looking from the outside, she was very professional. If she had any concerns with my daughter, she received buy-in from my daughter before discussing with me my point of view. The biggest thing was that my daughter did not feel judgement when talking with her, which helped her to open up about her goals.”
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“Able to tease out what the real focus needs to be and approaches coaching with a positive demeanor.”
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“A very attentive listener, not only attentive but responsive. Often people who are attentive listeners don't respond with anything meaningful, however you do — whenever I have questions that need answers, you're the best person I know to go to, as I'm guaranteed to get my question across with a received open mind followed by an empathetic understanding but also honest answer.”
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“Being a nurse, wife, mother and daughter, I'm used to focusing on others. Sometimes you are actually a lot nicer to other people than you are to yourself. After just our 2nd meeting, I felt like a curtain was raised. I just started looking at things in a different way. I always get something out of our meetings and I am looking forward to our next one.”
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“Thoroughly awesome. I have growth because of the experience and was sad when the sessions came to an end. She totally understood my needs and helped to steer me in the right direction.”
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43 reviews in total.
Common questions
No. The Strategic Peace Method is educational only — it is not legal advice, and Rosalind is not an attorney. It will make you a calmer, clearer participant in your own proceedings; it will not argue your case. For advice about your case, you need a licensed attorney in your state.
No. Nothing here is therapy or medical care, and it does not replace the licensed professionals in your life. If you are in crisis, call or text 988 in the U.S. (24/7). If you are living with abuse, the National Domestic Violence Hotline is 1-800-799-7233.
Completely. The course is self-paced and taken in your own time, with no audience and no sessions to attend. Everything you share is confidential.
The Emotional Baseline Assessment is the free first step of the Method — a gentle measure of where you stand under custody pressure, in your own words. It costs nothing, and it is the course's front door: take it first, then decide about everything else in your own time.
All sales are final. The free Baseline is there so you can experience the Method before you spend anything.
Private coaching is fully booked, and the waitlist is the only door. The course, the books, and the Toolkit are what is open now.
About the author
I write as Rosalind Pierce, for mothers who intend to come through this composed, clear, and still themselves — whatever the season asks of them. The Strategic Peace Method treats peace the way strategy treats any position worth holding: something you establish on purpose, maintain under pressure, and refuse to hand over to provocation. It was not built in theory. It is taught the way it was learned: plainly, in order, and without pretending any of it is easy.
Reaction is expensive. Peace is the stronger position. Ground is rarely lost in the big moments — it is lost in the first ninety seconds, in the message answered too quickly. This work exists to close that gap.
The blog · Essays & resources
The blog — essays and resources on the Substack — is where I write the slower things: what I have learned about standing steady in a high-conflict custody case, starting over after divorce, and building a life that is yours again. It is free to read, and it is written for the nights the course feels like too much and a few honest pages are what you need.
Read the blog on SubstackFree to read · New essays as they come · Subscribe there if you would like them by email
The pressure is coming either way — that part was never yours to choose. The condition it finds you in is. Begin today, quietly, with a free measure of where you stand.
Take the Free Baseline AssessmentPeace is a strategy.
— Rosalind