What He Leaves His Children
A year after Charlie Kirk’s death, his movement can count churches, chapters and supporters. His children will inherit something harder to measure: whatever remains of their father after the politics, grief and public mythology are stripped away.
The Decisions Dolly Parton Made for People Who Weren’t in the Room
Dolly Parton, who passed away at 80, prioritized family throughout her life, choosing to protect her family's future over career gains by denying Elvis Presley publishing rights. Her long marriage to Carl Dean exemplified a supportive partnership.…
They’re Adults Now. He Still Can’t Call Them.
Marc Fishman’s children are no longer caught in a custody battle — they’re adults. And yet the silence remains. His case exposes a reality rarely discussed: when parental alienation succeeds, it doesn’t end. It becomes permanent.
The ‘Mom Yells’ Playbook
A two-word claim — “mom yells” — became the foundation for a seven-year custody battle that ended in total estrangement. This investigation traces how a narrative, once introduced into the family court system, can be repeated, reinforced, and ultimately…
Today Is Parental Alienation Awareness Day. My Son Is 7. I Haven’t Had Parenting Time Since He Was 4.
On Parental Alienation Awareness Day, Michael Phillips emphasizes the disconnect between awareness and effective enforcement in family courts. He shares his painful experience of estrangement from his son due to parental alienation, highlighting the…
The Fracturing Foundation
The decline in birth rates and marriage in the U.S. has led to significant societal issues, including rising juvenile crime and increased government dependence. With one in three children growing up in single-parent households, the structural advantages…
Five Years Later: A Father Still Fighting for His Son
Five years after Donovon Lynch was shot and killed at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront, his father is still fighting — not just for accountability, but for his son’s name. The legal case may be closed. The review board may be deadlocked. But for Wayne…
When a Parent Acts to Protect: A North Carolina Case of Accountability, Separation, and Rebuilding
Sarah Taylor filed for divorce from her husband, Justin Tawse Brigham, following his arrest on serious felony charges related to alleged sexual crimes against a minor. The divorce reflects Taylor’s immediate decision to protect their child and stabilize…
A Father Steps Forward: Georgia Custody Case Exposes Gaps in Unmarried Parents’ Rights
A Georgia family court case resulted in Adrian Harden gaining custody of his son Chance after his mother died. The case highlighted flaws in state law affecting unmarried fathers' parental rights, prompting calls for "Chance’s Law" to simplify…
When the Holidays Hurt: The Quiet Struggle Too Many People Carry Into Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving, often depicted as a joyful occasion, can be painful for many, highlighting invisible struggles such as trauma, grief, and mental health issues. For some, the holiday is a reminder of lost connections and unresolved pain. It's important to…