A Note Before You Begin

The Space Between is an educational book about recognizing patterns, slowing reactions, and making safer choices. It is not legal advice and is not a substitute for medical, mental-health, or other professional care when that care is needed.

Some readers may be subject to protective orders, no-contact orders, custody orders, probation or release conditions, or other legal restrictions. Those orders control. Nothing in this book or the companion app gives permission to contact, visit, message, return to a location, or communicate with another person when doing so is prohibited. Follow the actual terms of the order that applies to you.

The skills in this book are meant to increase choice, not create exceptions to boundaries or legal requirements.