For many target parents, the loss of a child feels like a kidnapping or a death that has no closure – a living bereavement. It is agonising. For the alienated child, they are unwitting victims of terrorism. While they can be quite afraid of their captors (the aligned/alienating parent), it is like ‘Stockholm Syndrome’ because they’re also afraid of abandonment by them or not being loved by them, having been induced to believe they are their only hope, their lifeline. They’re led to believe that any relationship or affection towards the ‘enemy’, the target, alienated parent, will only bring them trouble and more suffering. Undoubtedly, this is a psychologically abusive experience for both target parents and alienated children. But we need to find some kind of acceptance. Some way towards peace of mind. Looking back, focusing on the past and the pain is not the way forward. It keeps us stuck. We have to be okay with the present moment. The now. This is the starting point. Right now.
If you face these challenges, know you’re not alone. I have been through the trauma of alienation, and with over 20 years of experience, I am totally invested in helping others. As well as my daily posts, I offer 1:1 coaching, and a 9-step program. I’m glad to say clients who do my program talk of gaining emotional and mental resilience and peace of mind, often within just a few weeks of starting. I help my clients understand and deal with their alienated child/ren, the alienating parent, plus how to overcome and survive the many challenges. Please send me a message if you are interested to know more, or you can visit my website.
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