The isolation felt when we are alienated from our children is profound and layered with feelings of frustration, shock, deep grief, and anger. It’s not just the pain of this manipulated, enforced separation from our child and the constant worry about the damage being done to that precious relationship; it’s the crushing sense of powerlessness and the disbelief that someone who is meant to love your child would go to such lengths to destroy the bond with you and your child. Adding to this turmoil is the misunderstanding and even judgment from others who can’t grasp the complexity of what we’re going through. They might say, ‘Just give it time,’ ‘There must be two sides to this,’ or even, ‘At least you don’t have to deal with the teenage years!’—all in an attempt to simplify and explain (whether to us or themselves) something that’s anything but simple. Have you experienced this yourself?
Instead of comfort, these comments can intensify our loneliness and despair, making us feel even more alienated. This is why finding support among those who truly understand is vital. Being part of a community that recognises the manipulation and the injustice you’re facing can offer real empathy and validation. I hope that my daily posts, drawn from both personal and professional experience with parental alienation, provide this, as much as is possible in this forum. My aim is to raise awareness, offer solace, and remind you that you are not alone in this.
Remember, parental alienation is not a reflection of your worth or your actions. It’s a form of psychological abuse, a complex pathology, an attachment disorder. Draw strength from knowing there are others who are working to understand, and are advocating for change. Personally and professionally, I have over 20 years of experience. I am reunited with my children and here to offer support with daily posts on social media and also with the coaching I offer. Feel free to reach out to me anytime.
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