My Hidden Scars: Unraveling Parental Alienation

Welcome back to another episode of Surviving and Thriving, the Breaking Badass Podcast. I'm your host, Bridget, coming at you from Raleigh, North Carolina, and today, we're diving into a deeply personal and complex topic: parental alienation. In this episode, I share my own experience of being alienated from my mother during my childhood. We'll explore the history and controversy surrounding Parental Alienation Syndrome (PAS), a term that emerged in the 90s, and shed light on its psychological impacts. Join me as I recount my journey of revelation through EMDR therapy, my mission to obtain family court files, and the critical players involved in my case. We'll also discuss the misuse of PAS in family courts and its lasting effects on children. For parents and children navigating similar situations, this episode offers a message of solidarity and hope. There are resources and professionals who can help us heal and reclaim our narratives. Thank you for joining me on this very deep and personal episode of Surviving and Thriving. Please share this episode with others who might benefit, subscribe, and leave a review. Until next time, keep thriving, because surviving is just the beginning.