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Issue 7

https://manyworlds.place/issue-7/nova-larkin-schrage/

by Nova Larkin Schrage

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Child abuse, Forced treatment, Medical malpractice, Police violence (mentioned/avoided), CPS & family separation, Reunification therapy




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[an image of a yelp review page is riddled with high contrast redactions]

[the first redacted line is the name of the establishment itself]

[the establishment has received a total of 12 reviews for an average rating of one star]

[the reviewed establishment is in the "Counseling & Mental Health, Mediators" category]

About the Business: Coaching, therapy and dispute resolution for individuals and families, specializing in parenting and co-parenting for families who are separated or divorcing.

location & hours: [REDACTED]

Ask the community: Yelp users haven't asked any questions yet about [REDACTED]

[what follows is yelp's list of "Recommended Reviews"]

[the first review is by Brad K. Brad gave [REDACTED] four stars on 3/28/2016. The review reads:]

[REDACTED] Obviously it's preferable to [REDACTED] but [REDACTED] judgement [REDACTED] calm and professional.

[the second review is by Huh H. Huh gave [REDACTED] one star on 2/25/2021. The review reads:]

This company is not knowledgeable on [REDACTED]. These professionals because of their lack of knowledge on [REDACTED] See the aftermath of [REDACTED] then base their decisions on [REDACTED], lies, and [REDACTED] causing [REDACTED] and little to no positive [REDACTED]

[Huh's review previously read:]

[REDACTED]! [REDACTED] run! [REDACTED]

[Huh's review previously read:]

[REDACTED] They lost important [REDACTED](s). They made diagnoses that are only authorized by medical professionals. They did not follow [REDACTED] and violated court orders. [REDACTED] I would not [REDACTED] but [REDACTED] forces [REDACTED]

[the third review is by Lisa P. Lisa gave [REDACTED] one star on 12/16/2020. The review reads:]

[REDACTED] uses methods that [REDACTED] children. They ignore allegations of [REDACTED] and force children to [REDACTED] with the [REDACTED] parent. [REDACTED] told me that as long as my child wasn't [REDACTED] everything should be fine. [REDACTED] told my child that she should ignore the abuse and [REDACTED]. [REDACTED] had an inappropriate relationship with [REDACTED] and worked with [REDACTED] to attempt to [REDACTED] and remove my child from my care. [REDACTED] caused damage both [REDACTED] and [REDACTED] to my family.

[the fourth review is by Laurie S. Laurie gave [REDACTED] one star on 11/28/2020. The review reads:]

[REDACTED] The cops I faced could have hurt me, [REDACTED] accusation. Stay away from [REDACTED]!

[Laurie's review previously read:]

[REDACTED] the worst [REDACTED] in my life! [REDACTED] All [REDACTED] did was [REDACTED] rather than [REDACTED]. Also, I was struggling with [REDACTED] and she told me I would not see [REDACTED]. Even worse, she tried to [REDACTED]. I am still very traumatized by some of the things that were said to me. [REDACTED] I have reason to believe that patient confidentiality has been crossed. [REDACTED].

[the fifth review is by Chili R. Chili gave [REDACTED] one star on 8/10/2020. The review reads:]

[REDACTED] made a point to tell us not to [REDACTED] with our son eventhough [REDACTED] which never should have happened. [REDACTED] what the three of them did is disgusting, emotionally destructive, and [REDACTED] see liars for what they are.

[Chili's review previously read:]

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myself, child repair a child parent relationship that Had been ruined due to years of

Crisis. The result was i was left child, with no accountability to i child was demonized rather than listen permission to speak they said its important for children to repair relationships but Never once did they address the problem c h i L d a b u s e

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[the sixth review is by Fernando N. Fernando gave [REDACTED] one star on 1/28/2019. The review reads:]

I have started a process to enable legal action potentially against [REDACTED] with the attorney general's office as well as with the Minnesota social work board.

Though we are just one of multiple victims out there, we need anyone whom has experience the corruption and unethical business practices of [REDACTED] to please go out to the following websites to submit your complaints [REDACTED]

mn.gov/[REDACTED]

ag.state.umn.us/[REDACTED]

Please note that the more complaints they receive the more strength we will have and the more effective we will be to attain reciprocity. Please feel free to use us as a reference in your complaint ([REDACTED]) as well as sending me correspondence on where you are in your submissions and/or if you have in the past submitted a complaint without due results.

[REDACTED]@gmai[REDACTED]

[the seventh review is by Laurie H. Laurie gave [REDACTED] one star on 10/17/2019. The review reads:]

[REDACTED] a convicted child [REDACTED]er! [REDACTED] CPS. [REDACTED] a high conflict divorce [REDACTED] Now my son will lose the only home he has ever lived in, [REDACTED]

[the seventh review is by Sharon J. Sharon gave [REDACTED] one star on 9/11/2017. The review reads:]

[REDACTED] They ruin families. [REDACTED] Take children away from mothers without court orders. [REDACTED] They've even [REDACTED]

[the eighth review is by Lenny S. Lenny gave [REDACTED] one star on 5/16/2017. The review reads:]

[REDACTED] They don't care about the kids

[the final review is by Melissa C. Melissa gave [REDACTED] one star on 2/21/2016. The review is almost entirely redacted. The only part visible is:]

your children.



Author's Note

Who decides whether a child has been abused? What is the difference, if any, between parental alienation syndrome and parental alienation? If a therapy is mandated by the state, paid for by a parent, and performed on a child, who is the client? How old do you have to be to make a Yelp account? How long are medical records kept before they are destroyed?


Nova Larkin Schrage is a mad disabled poet. Co enjoys cats, being a legal adult, singing, thinking critically about the world, loving, and being loved. Co is a survivor of reunification therapy. Youth liberation, family policing abolition, and mad pride forever. https://nova.repair