Real Talk #23: The "Dead Dad" Lie, Alienation & The Turd Burglar

In Real Talk #23, we go from the absolute ridiculous to the heartbreakingly real. Marsh opens up about the darkest side of Parental Alienation: the "Dead Dad" lie. We discuss the reality of children being manipulated into grieving a parent who is still fighting to see them, and Marsh gives a raw update on his situation with MJ (pulled out of school and 8 weeks of no contact). But it wouldn't be The Ripple Effect without some laughs to balance the pain. We take a trip down memory lane to the local roller skating rink for the legend of the "Turd Burglar"—the mystery pooper who used to shut down the rink every Saturday. In this episode: The "Dead Dad" Lie: How narcissists use grief as a weapon. Alienation Tactics: What happens when a parent hides a child from school. Story Time: The grossest skating rink story you will ever hear (The Turd Burglar). Boundaries: Why you shouldn't "speak" your boundaries—you just need to act them. Healing: Moving out of a "low vibrational state" to stop attracting toxic people.