When the Loss Has No Name: What Research Says About Being a Targeted Parent
The article discusses the concept of ambiguous loss, particularly experienced by parents facing parental alienation. This type of grief lacks rituals, leaving parents feeling isolated and unable to properly mourn their relationship with their living…
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…
Bradyn’s Law: What Every Parent Needs to Know About the Fastest-Growing Threat to Our Kids
Bradyn’s Law, signed by Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers, aims to combat sextortion following the tragic suicide of 15-year-old Bradyn Bohn. It establishes a felony for sextortion, enhances penalties for minor victims, and emphasizes parental engagement.…
Broken Promises — After the Uniform, After the Family
The post reveals the systemic failures in tracking and supporting military parents post-service, particularly those affected by the Family Advocacy Program. Thousands navigate bureaucratic voids after separation, with lacking accountability and data…
Collateral Damage — Suicide, Stigma, and the Military Parent Crisis
The article discusses the alarming rate of suicides among U.S. service members and veterans, emphasizing the impact of family separation and administrative issues as significant contributors. It reveals systemic failures, including lack of data…
Causal Map: FAP → Discipline → Suicide Risk
The causal map reveals how a Family Advocacy Program finding can trigger systemic and psychological harms, potentially leading to suicide risk. This starts with an Incident Determination Committee's decision, resulting in punitive actions that dismantle…
Weaponized FAP: How DoD’s Family Court Ends Careers and Families — Without a Trial
The Family Advocacy Program (FAP) within the military often labels service members as "abusers" without proper due process, leading to career and family destruction. Incidents determined under this system lack judicial oversight, creating a culture of…
The Survivorship Bias of Family Court: What We’re Missing Could Be What Matters Most
The post critiques family court systems by highlighting survivorship bias, illustrating how focus on successful outcomes overlooks those who suffer irreversible damage, such as alienated parents and vulnerable litigants. It urges for accountability and…