BEHAVIORAL DISORDERS/ RUNAWAYS/ HIGH SCHOOL DROPOUTS/CHEMICAL ABUSERS/ SUICIDES 85% of all children that exhibit behavioral disorders come from fatherless homes (Source: Center for Disease Control) 90% of all homeless and runaway children are from fatherless homes (Source: U.S. D.H.H.S., Bureau of the Census) 71% of all high school dropouts come from fatherless homes (Source: National… Continue reading Some Interesting Statistics
I read yesterday about a parent who is trying to retrieve her children’s school records. She stated that it’s every parent’s rite regardless of visitation or custody agreements. This gave me hope. So I called the school where my son is attending and asked for access. The principal would neither confirm nor deny my son’s… Continue reading A Crushing Blow
I have tickets to go see the Rocky Horror Picture Show this weekend. I was hesitant to mention it my letter to the kids. Then it hit me… I was my youngest’s age (14) when I first saw it. The last time I saw my children, they were 5 and 7. They are now 14… Continue reading Dealing With Time
My wife has two step-children she has never met. In the 9 years we’ve been together, my ex has prevented any form of communication with my children. Michèle has two daughters of her own that we’ve raised together and I’m very proud of both of them. But I find it a shame that she’s never… Continue reading Children Never Met
When I changed the theme of this blog to focus on Parental Alienation, I had no clue to the number of people out there that suffer the same as me. In my nine years of solitude from my children, I’ve been put through a series of tests. I would so much like to confront their… Continue reading We Are Not Alone
Originally posted on Dr. Craig Childress: Attachment Based "Parental Alienation" (AB-PA):
For what its worth, I drafted a generic letter to minor’s counsel in an effort to explain the pathology of attachment-based “parental alienation.” This letter is up on my website, near the top, and a direct link to it is, Letter to…
Every day is a new challenge. I have a cold and don’t feel well. I can use that as an excuse or see it as a challenge. It’s my choice. The same goes with missing my children. I can either cry or do something productive with the pain. I choose the latter. I’ve cried enough.… Continue reading Getting through the day
When I was a kid, I had a science class where I built a model rocket. We built our own launch pads and ignition systems too. So when Joseph turned 7, I bought him a kit and assembled a launch system for him. Of course I bought the biggest engine that would fit in it. … Continue reading Blasting off
I know I’ve put most of my story in previous posts. But the daily effects still knock me for a loop. I’m scheduled for a psychiatrist in a few weeks. I’ll try to be good and be honest. I hope I can find a few answers on how to deal with my issues. I’m on… Continue reading Trying to Live With Parental Alienation
I’ve recently joined a Facebook group that is fighting against Parental Alienation. Initially, I was excited that this group is out there supporting people like me. Then I started reading the posts calling for action. I found myself frozen with fear. I had to pause to try and understand this feeling. Why don’t I jump… Continue reading Why It’s So Hard
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