Now, I’ve met some idiots in my time, but seriously!?
To those unfamiliar with this blog, this is a cathartic narrative of my numerous experiences in battling parental alienation. See here for a definition of parental alienation. In writing these numerous posts I tend to veer away from going into too much … Continue reading Now, I’ve met some idiots in my time, but seriously!?
Parental alienation, one year on. What have I learnt?
It is now a year since I have had any contact with my three beautiful young children. My ex continues to deny me any contact with them. My ex continues to take advantage of a flawed system. A system that … Continue reading Parental alienation, one year on. What have I learnt?
To Live a Life Any Less Than Challenging
Too many of us spend far too much of our lives trying to fit in. Some individuals are lucky enough to be born with an enviable, but healthy disregard for what others may think. Individuals that do not need the validation, … Continue reading To Live a Life Any Less Than Challenging
Peace at Last
There are numerous behaviours one can ‘get away with’ by being a Dad. No, I do not mean childbirth, nor do I mean parental alienation. For example I love climbing trees, however it is not deemed socially acceptable for a … Continue reading Peace at Last
A Living Death?
Originally posted on LOST DAD:
The Future – Attribution: https://www.flickr.com/photos/33925187@N00/ This post was suggested by my various professionals during my journey and a post by David Shubert on iwaserased.com I have thought about this a lot over the previous years. How to put into words the loss that I feel not seeing my children, having no idea what they are up to, not being asked daddy questions and an infinite amount of other possible situations. I was ‘lucky’, in that I have found (or they found me?) a wonderful new partner and her son, both of whom adore me. They… Continue reading A Living Death?
“To enable, or not to enable, that is the question…”
The above play on words got me pondering on both the nature and choice of behaviours of those that intentionally or unintentionally become enablers of parental alienation. “To be, or not to be, that is the question,” from Shakespeare’s Hamlet is arguably … Continue reading “To enable, or not to enable, that is the question…”
Everybody Hurts
In 1992 R.E.M. released their eighth studio album Automatic for the People. Back then I was a mere 18 years of age, living and growing up in North London. During this time my friends and I would meet outside the local offy … Continue reading Everybody Hurts
One Small Victory Against Parental Alienation
As the name of this blog suggests I am in a battle, however I do not revel in the fight. I am often defeated, but seek no pity for each loss. I cling on to those around me and trust in … Continue reading One Small Victory Against Parental Alienation
Looking for Stories of Parents Affected by Parental Alienation…
In my continuing battle to fight parental alienation and promote social change I have started writing an evidence based article. This currently has the working title of ‘Are UK authorities effectively safeguarding children in their approach to the issue that … Continue reading Looking for Stories of Parents Affected by Parental Alienation…
‘The Living Dead’, by David Shubert
I am incredibly proud to be involved with the organisation I Was Erased. This U.S. based group is the brainchild of David Shubert, who is a parent continuing to fight what is now a nine and a half year battle to be reunited with his children. The organisation’s aim is to provide and share support and resources for alienated and left behind parents. Their website can be found at http://www.iwaserased.com David regularly writes what he refers to as ‘reflections’ and posts these online. The following is David’s latest reflection, entitled ‘The Living Dead’. This particular piece brought home to me what it is to … Continue reading ‘The Living Dead’, by David Shubert
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