Look at these photos and you’ll see what looks like a picture-perfect family. Laughter, adventure, love a little girl making memories that should last a lifetime. But what if I told you that these memories have been stolen? That behind every smile was a growing storm of control and fear, and that today, this little girl can’t remember the joy only the “bad times” she’s been told about?

Parental alienation is a silent epidemic impacting countless families, leaving children caught in a web of emotional manipulation. Imagine the heartache of watching your bond with your child erode, not because of anything you've done, but due to the harmful tactics of another. This blog post uncovers the truth behind coercive control and alienating behaviours, arming you with the knowledge to recognise and address these insidious actions. Get ready to dive deep into understanding this complex issue and learn how to protect the precious relationship between you and your child.

For as long as I can remember, I felt like I didn’t quite fit in. Maybe you know that feeling too. I grew up in a family where criticism was just part of the air I breathed. There were always rules about how things “should” be done, rules that never really felt like mine. I tried to please, to do things right, but it always felt just out of reach. The love I received was practical, helping with chores, looking after my son, but there were always mixed messages. I never truly felt seen or accepted for who I was.