The Ones Who Grow Up Inside It: What Happens to Children of Parental Alienation as Adults
Parental alienation profoundly impacts children into adulthood, often leading to low self-esteem, depression, and difficulties in relationships. Research shows adults who experienced this as children face significant emotional challenges and may…
The Door You Keep Open
The piece discusses the emotional and psychological toll of parental alienation on targeted parents, describing their grief as ambiguous loss without societal recognition. It emphasizes the complexity of reconnection with alienated children and suggests…
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…
New Study Links Childhood Trauma to Higher ADHD Symptoms in College Students — What It Means for Families, Policy, and America’s Sons
A peer-reviewed study highlights that college students with adverse childhood experiences are more likely to show ADHD-like symptoms due to trauma, impacting their emotional regulation and self-compassion. This suggests a need for trauma-informed…