The mission of One Mom’s Battle has three key facets:

First, we aim to educate our community members on narcissistic abuse and post-separation abuse as it relates to the family court system. Second, we shine a spotlight on the collusion and corruption within the alienation industry (www.alienationindustry.com), the dark underbelly of the family court system. This industry is driven by reunification profiteers (reunification therapy, reunification programs and reunification camps) who exploit vulnerable families, earning exorbitant fees by forcing children into relationships with parents they have rejected—often due to abusive or neglectful behavior. These professionals employ unscientific and experimental treatments that cause lasting harm and trauma to children and teenagers. We challenge the damaging narrative created and perpetuated by financially motivated family court professionals that children cannot thrive without relationships with both parents. At One Mom’s Battle, we assert that the well-being of children must always come first, and in some cases, the healthiest option is for a child to have one safe, supportive parent. Third, we aim to collaborate with media outlets to expose the family court crisis, which we believe will be recognized as one of the most significant scandals of our time.

Our approach addresses the family court crisis through education, awareness and public exposure of a system (and professionals) prioritizing self-interest and financial gain over child safety. While legislative change is critical, it must be paired with oversight and accountability to ensure rogue judges who act above the law face disciplinary action and consequences. Many judicial officers lack essential education on trauma, domestic abuse, and post-separation abuse while at the other end of the scale, we have collusion and corruption. We aim to highlight these issues while amplifying the voices of teenagers and young adults and simultaneously, advocating for a system that prioritizes the safety and well-being of children - above all else.

In 2009, Tina Swithin found herself navigating a harrowing custody battle in the California Family Court System, representing herself (pro se). Two years into her journey and in a moment of desperation, Tina started a blog titled "One Mom’s Battle," believing she was the only person enduring such a difficult experience in the family court system. At the time, no one else was speaking openly about these challenges, so Tina decided to start the conversation.

Just six months after launching her blog, Tina’s writing caught the attention of Christie Brinkley, who had recently gone public with her own difficult custody battle involving a diagnosed malignant narcissist. The two women connected, and "One Mom’s Battle" began to grow as more and more people reached out for support and shared their similar experiences.