targeted parent petition comments 2016-04-23
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The National Alliance for Targeted Parents
Recipient: American Psychological Association, Dr. Jodi Quas, and Dr. Lauren Fasig Caldwell
Letter: Greetings,
New APA Position Statement: Some children are manipulated into rejecting aparent.
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Comments
Name Location Date Comment
Jason Hofer Point Edward, Canada 2016-02-13 My wife and I have not been allowed contact with her 15 year-old daughter (my
step-daughter) for over a year now. She moved in with her father in August
2014. She had two very fun visits with us in September, then told us she didn't
want to visit anymore because she felt an "atmosphere of depression" the last
day of her last visit. For all anyone can see, it appears as though this is entirely
her decision. She is the oldest of four sisters. One biological sister (12), one
step-sister (12), and one half-sister (5). Our entire family misses her very much.
We don't even know what to tell our little one when she asks when can she see
her big sister again. My wife is torn apart by this. On top of it all, just last spring
this daughter reported to child protective service 17 pages of false abuse
charges against my wife and myself, and even against her own sister. Child
protective services have always found our home to be loving and safe for our
children, and they still do. However there is nothing they can do. Without the
power of the mental health system to back them up, they have no grounds for
protecting children from psychological abuse of this nature. We need to wake
up the APA.
Phillip Taylor Virgil, Canada 2016-02-13 I am a loving a devoted father of a now 17 year old daughter. At the age of 14
years old, my daughter fully and completely rejected me and states openly that
she hates me and never wants to speak to me again.
Up until the separation with my ex wife, I had a wonderful and deep bonded
relationship with my daughter. After the separation, the change in her attitude
toward me was shockingly swift and worsened daily. Within 2 months of the
separation, my sweet little girl whom I always treated with love and respect told
me she hated me and never wanted to speak to me again. She used language
toward me that I have never heard her use before. She stands in complete
judgment of me and parrots exact phrases for her justification that my ex would
often use. She shows all three diagnostic indicators as described in this petition
as well as many well known clinical signs of a victim of pathogenic parentingotherwise known as "parental alienation". Unfortunately, I have lost the fight to
rescue my daughter through the courts, she has "aged out". I am faced with
the knowledge that my daughters misunderstood grief response is a life
sentence of abusive hatred deep within her. She has become a victim of her
abusers rage and now treats me and all of her extended family with other
contempt. My daughter has cut off all contact with all extended family
members, including her Nana and Papa who miss her dearly. I don't know how
to explain this to them, it is such a hard thing to comprehend. How do you tell
your child's grandparents that they will never speak to their granddaughter
again. I guess according to my ex, they had it coming too.
It is time to stand up to this epidemic. The evidence is overwhelming. We just
need the mental health community to recognize it and empower the legal
community to protect children from this type of child abuse.
Asenka Kramer Zagreb, Croatia 2016-02-13 It is the right thing to do.
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Howie Dennison Columbus, OH 2016-02-13 I'm signing because the American Psychiatric Association has identified these
tendencies in a borderline or narcissistic parents:
a. "parentify their own children"
b. "excessively bind their children to themselves"
c. "demand absolute, unlimited control over their children while threateningrejection"
d. project their own fears onto the other parent
e. abandon their spouse in favor of their children
f. revive their own childhood attachment trauma after a difficult experience
g. force a child to engage in highly pathological behaviors such as running
away or attempting suicide in order to break away from parental control
Joyce Rodriguez Springville, UT 2016-02-13 I hate to see the injustice carried out by a revengeful and angry parent upon
her ex spouse by way of their children.
Dorcy Pruter Cary, NC 2016-02-15 I am on the front line fighting this battled to end the suffering for emotionally
abused children. I am an adult child of parental alienation and this suffering
would have ended in my childhood had the APA recognized this emotionally
crippling form of child abuse.
Gil Freeman Austell, GA 2016-02-15 Pathogenic Parenting is a child protection issue NOT a child custody issue.
Wendy Elson Lockport, NY 2016-02-15 I'm going through this now! My soon to be ex husband is doing this to my older
2 children
Jenny Howard Euless, TX 2016-02-15 I have seen severe parental alienation of children firsthand, and have
witnessed how it affects them as adults. This type of abuse must be
recognized and stopped immediately!
Heather Dragon Lockport, NY 2016-02-15 My sister's two children have been turned against her by her narsist soon to be
exhusband. He continuously talks bad about her in front of the children to the
point the children won't even talk to her anymore. My sister was always the
one who did EVERYTHING for her kids while her husband couldn't even keep
a job because of his controlling behavior. People like this need to be stopped
and their should be some sort of legal reprocussion to their actions!! Please
help protect children from these types of people!!
Amy Drake Lockport, NY 2016-02-15 My sister is going through this exact issue right now with her children being
alienated from her from her narcissistic husband that she is divorcing because
of his manipulative behaviors with her, her children and her family!
Shirley Puchala Gasport, NY 2016-02-15 My daughter is going through this right now B with he husband who is
narsasist. He has turned them against her and our hole family.
Deanne Cohen Irvine, CA 2016-02-15 Watching my husband who is a loving man, always tried his best, going
through this with his 2 daughters as a result of parental alienation!
Haily Deming Lockport, NY 2016-02-15 my aunt is currently having this done to her
Gregory Hudgins Atlanta, GA 2016-02-15 I have been aleinated from my son
Rebekah Curtis Doncaster, United
Kingdom
2016-02-15 Because I know of many parents like this.....
Suzy Courtnell-Edwards Bitterne Southampton,
United Kingdom
2016-02-15 This is what's happening right now to 2little Boys!
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Donna Macey Chilliwack, Canada 2016-02-15 experienced this.
Kara Matthews Marietta, OK 2016-02-15 I'm signing because my husband and step daughter are victims of parental
alienation even though he has court ordered standered visitation and his ex
wife has had 3 kids taken away by the state already.
rhonda mumpower Portland, OR 2016-02-15 So true. Very well said. Now I have a better understanding of my 2 boys
attitudes. They were taken by my ex husband, girl friend and his mother. My
boys were taken at age 4 & 8. They are now 16 & 21. They still don't take me
serious. I basically don't mean anything to them. They are very disrespectful
toward me. I see fear in them in many areas. I used to be the parent who did
everything for and with my boys. After taken by my ex, I couldn't even tell my
best friend. It was so unbelievable!
Robert White Morristown, NJ 2016-02-15 I am a targeted parent of Parental Alienation
Tracy Foraker Byesville, OH 2016-02-15 Because as a step mother I do not want to see another child go through being
kept from another parent and the entire family ever again.
rhonda mumpower Portland, OR 2016-02-15 I would change the title name. It comes a cross as you wanting to allow parents
to do this. If I didn't know about ii, I would have clicked right by. Because of the
title. I did sign. My 2 sons and I are effected by the other parent and his family.
For years! Horribly!ERICA LAMES Owasso, OK 2016-02-15 i am the victim of parental alienation
Cathleen Lames Mount Pleasant, IA 2016-02-15 This is happening to my granddaughter. She is being manipulated by her
father and paternal grandmother. They have made it so that she cannot even
speak nor visit her mother or anyone in the maternal side of the family for no
reason.
Kimberly McCullah Florence, AZ 2016-02-15 I'm a psychologist and an alienated parent
Diane Coughlin Lockport, NY 2016-02-15 My niece is going through a divorce and her husband is going this to their
children
Christa Bates Buford, GA 2016-02-15 Witnessed this behavior in multiple children I know in different situations
Tom Robin Warsaw, Poland 2016-02-15 Stop Parental Alienation! It's child abuse!
Rebecca Samten West Point, VA 2016-02-15 I've lived the hell that is pathogenic parenting and I know that other kids are
enduring the same pain. It's time to put a stop to this and hold the parents who
engage in this behavior accountable.
Claude Wilkes San Jose, CA 2016-02-15 My family and I are Alienated father and grand parents
Paul Trizonis Coatesville, PA 2016-02-15 I am currently experiencing this and my children are being held hostage
patricia laguna Chandler, AZ 2016-02-15 My niece was alienated from her family and committed suicide at age 15
michael lazarin San Jose, CA 2016-02-15 I am the biological father of Audrie Pott- international story. My daughter was
legally kidnapped from my family at age 7, in an unjust family Court system
which destroys families and our innocent children. My beautiful daughter is
now in heaven, she committed suicide September 12, 2012 at age 15.Jeff Burbank Las Vegas, NV 2016-02-15 Both patents have equal rights.
Tom Lusch Canal Winchester, OH 2016-02-15 It is way past time to recognize and deal with this issue that affects families so
very deeply.
Tamara Gaglio Lexington, KY 2016-02-15 I lost 5 years of memories with my kids due to an emotionally abusive step
parent and a mental health system that ignored my pleas for help. 5 years later
our therapist sees it, but only after their dad admitted his girlfriend is abusive.
This needs to end now!
Samantha Hammond Stewartstown, PA 2016-02-15 I believe this is a major issue in the world. Divorce already makes children high
risk for issues and PA makes it even worse.
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David Tayani Mission Viejo, CA 2016-02-15 It is amazing that in this day and age, we are still dealing with such level of
ignorance, and it needs to change yesterday!!! I am appalled that the Family
Courts and the Mental Health industry have created such a void where they are
systematically destroying our families and children right after they have dealt
with a hurricane in their life, i.e. DIVORCE!
Monica CHAMBERS Lacey, WA 2016-02-15 We have been victims o f parental alienation at the hands of my husbands ex
wife. We lost almost 10 years of memories with her for no other reason than
PA.
john eberly Midland, TX 2016-02-16 I have been alienated as well as my parents from my sons due to false abuse
charges so my ex can gain an upper hand in custody hearings. With no
evidence to back up the story, and with their experience Child Protective
Services stated in this case they believed the children to be "coached". This
does happen and the actions never get punished so they in the end get
rewarded with no consequences. My parents have been barred from seeing
them with no evidence no nothing....this has hurt them dearly just so that they
are denied contact. These are almost 90 year old loving people in their twilight
years denied from their grandchildren. The children don't understand.
Lisa Forbes Waterdown, Canada 2016-02-16 Children deserve the love of both parents.
SallySue Steel Salt Lake City, UT 2016-02-16 My son was taken from me by my ex when he was a month short of 11 years
old, 982 days ago. He and I had a fantastic last weekend but has been
manipulated in the time since to the point where he refuses to acknowledge
any connections to me or anyone on my side of his family. The responsibility of
the decision to "hate" me and "refuse to have a relationship" with me and the
rest of his family, has been put directly on him, as a child. This is facilitated to
feed the controlling and self-serving needs of his biological Mother and her
current partner, in a successful effort to remove me from their lives. This type
of behavior needs to be brought to light and these abusive parents need to be
held accountable for their actions!
Laurie Nicholson Girard, PA 2016-02-16 My children need rescued from the alienating parent- the court system does not
acknowledge or address this issue as abuse.
dale cornelison Pingree, ID 2016-02-16 it happened to me with my son
Susan Tomlinson London, United Kingdom 2016-02-16 My son is suffering from this situation.
Jodi Hoeksel Pembroke, United
Kingdom
2016-02-16 Pathogenic parenting is extremely harmful to innocent children and their futures
as it not only affects their freedom to love both parents, it instills a cycle of
behaviour that effects them throughout their live as well as their furture
children. It is child abuse and needs to be recognised, treated, and stopped!
diane miller Burlington, Canada 2016-02-16 I am an alienated parent. I'm signing for my son
Sandra Johnson Rockford, IL 2016-02-16 The world needs to know that parental alienation is real and dangerous
Jane Jacobson Delavan, WI 2016-02-16 I am an alienated parent & miss my children dearly.
gale scheodleman- hill Whitesboro, NY 2016-02-16 I am a great grandma and because of my grandsons ex she wil l not let any ofus see him except to my daughter and if she lets us see him she threatens her
that she will not see him either
William Clarke Kitchener, Canada 2016-02-16 cas of waterloo region stole my daughter with help from my lawyers and judge
Alison Antle Edmonton, Canada 2016-02-16
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Preston Conner Redondo Beach, CA 2016-02-16 My daughter has been turned against me by her diagnosed, mentally ill,
mother.
She and I used to be so close, talked about everything. Now she isn't allowed
to come to the door if I stop by and she doesn't return phone calls...
Wendy Shriver Kelliher, MN 2016-02-16 My ex husband has been doing this to our 3 children for the past eight years.
My 13 year old girls have tried overdosing with pills and do self-harm by
cutting. It is devastating for children.
Brandi Vytlas Luther, OK 2016-02-16 My husband is a victim of parental alienation and has been robbed of a
relationship with his oldest child as a result.
Kirsten Hutka Bowmanville, Canada 2016-02-16 I'm signing because I am an alienated parent. 16 months since I have seen or
heard from my 11 year old son, despite having a court order with joint/ shared
equal parenting
Dyana Kelley Philadelphia, PA 2016-02-16 I am watching this happen now. Two kids who were once happy are now
confused, depressed and using drugs. This has to stop.
Jaime Rhoades Derby, KS 2016-02-16 I am signing because my children have been refused contact with me for over 5
yrs. Brainwashing is real. I jad witnessed it first hand by my daughter. I said her
name the day after her 18th bday and she looked at me as if I was disgusting.
Before this no contact she and I had a relationship.Rev. Michele D Plessner Somerville, MA 2016-02-16 My sons have been brainwashed and lied to by their father who is abusive.
Daniel Rittscher Oregon City, OR 2016-02-16 My un-adopted oldest daughter (it's complicated) hates me because of my gay
ex wife. She left me
Theresa Camp-
Morgenstein
LAKE WORTH, FL 2016-02-16 I have been kept from seeing my son simply because I filed for divorce without
first asking permission. My ex had been in a relationship with someone else for
4 years I didn't see or understand why filing for divorce would provoke such
hatred toward me and sever completely the relationship I shared with our son
5 1/2 years of age. What has this child been told what reason could be given
to explain the disappearance of one of your parents from your life. I looked
very forward to our time together as did he how heart breaking for me but
worse how heart breaking for him. It's cruel, an intentional act meant to hurtme with no consideration for how it hurts our child..
Jonathan Smolkovic Newmarket, Canada 2016-02-16 I'm doing this for my other daughter
Francis Dean Kitchener, Canada 2016-02-16 SAME AS MOST , TO HAVE THE EVILS OF ALIENATION RECOGNIZED
AND EXPOSED.
Ian Combs Raeford, NC 2016-02-16 I am a targeted parent
Chrystal Workman South Mountain, Canada 2016-02-16 I am a targwt parent who knows firsthand the damage parental aleanation is.
Tina Romano Raleigh, NC 2016-02-16 I have been a targeted parent.
Amanda Blue West Chester, PA 2016-02-16 I've seen it myself. I was alienated and my husbands children are alienated.
alan piggott nova scotia, Canada 2016-02-16 Alienation
Sally Broessel Whitney, TX 2016-02-16 I have seen alienation in my family, and thousands of families.
Heather Allen Midland, MI 2016-02-16 I'm being alienated from my daughter and she is being severely abused by her
father because he is bitter and vindictive. The courts need to be able to
recognize the signs for our children's sake. She is in danger not being cares for
like she should be and this all started with the evaluator.
Pierre Pontbriand Sydenham, Canada 2016-02-16 I'm signing because the abuse my children have suffered at the hands of not
only an alienating parent, but at the hands of a society and culture that
condones and supports parental alienation.
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Gerry Tye Narwee, Australia 2016-02-16 Because I have experienced this personal and lost my family to the lies of their
mother, while the court relies on Family Court Psychologist Specialists that
follow a set formula to apply to custody issues, ignoring blatant 3rd party official
evidence that would complicate matters, like false claims of abuse by the
mother...
Andrea Breer Melbourne, Australia 2016-02-16 This needs to stop
Becki Hoffer Winnipeg, Canada 2016-02-16 Your criminal activity of overt Human Rights abuses must end now.
junaid qazi Islamabad, Pakistan 2016-02-16 I am a parent that has been alienated.
Susan Sievert Denver, CO 2016-02-16 I'm signing because my two sons 17 and 20 have been emotionally abused
and alienated from me. As a direct result of the emotional abuse both took
father's advice to drop our of high school so hey could contribute to the family.
As Bros we stick together. Yet, my ex continues to receive support from me but
insists the boys contribute their share to the home.
Evan Eketone Australia 2016-02-16 This has happened to my children and it should be a crime. My ex lied to police
and has alienated me from my children.
Charlee Wilkison Cumming, GA 2016-02-16 I'm signing because I have three children who have suffered the horrific things
stated above for the past five years.
Nikki Pickard Traverse City, MI 2016-02-16 Our children need protection and guidance from this horrific pathology!
Kelly Howland Australia 2016-02-16 We are going through this with my step daughter. Horrible for these poor
children.
Maree McKneil Australia 2016-02-16 I am a step parent affected by Parental Alienation.
Tom Lusch Canal Winchester, OH 2016-02-16 My divorce had a PROFOUND affect on my sonÉto this very day. Allow me to
explainÉ
It was in 2002 that I first took steps to end my marriage. Within a week of
seeking a peaceful dissolution, my 19 year old son began giving me the cold
shoulder. Within 3 months he told my sisterÕs daughter that he had dreams of
killing me!
I have not been accepted as part of my sonÕs life since 2002. In 2011 he
actually did reach out and invite me to his wedding. But then his motherÕs
drama began occurring again, and the wedding invitation to me was withdrawn.
A friend shared with me my sonÕs wedding program. On there is listed ÒMother
of the groom.Ó However, ÒFather of the groomÓ is nowhere to be found. How is
it that an adult child, even at 32 years old now, can be so rejecting of a parent,
all due to a divorce?
It is time for the APA to acknowledge that children, even adult children, can be
manipulated into rejecting a parent.
Donna Gleeson Australia 2016-02-16 What children can suffer after the break down of their parents relationship ishorror. The child experiences grief like a death. The long term affects are not
just to family but to community.
Maria Rickard Sanborn, NY 2016-02-16 I'm a mom of a broken home and would never tolerate this behavior from my
ex. No parent should ever have to deal with this. No child should ever be used
as a weapon against another.
Mark Smits Upland, CA 2016-02-16 I was a target of PA for nearly a decade.
Laura Schwartz Saint Paul, MN 2016-02-16 My children are victims of this as well and they deserve to be protected and
grow up without being abused.
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William kirk palmdale, CA 2016-02-16 My child is/was a victim of PA. I am a parent whose loss will never be filled.
Lies and false allegations have no place in a courtroom or effective parenting.
kel budzynski Australia 2016-02-16 I am an alienated parent. My son and daughter havent see their sister in over 9
months and the seperation is heartbreakingly painful on a daily basis. This kind
of thing needs to stop, the parents that do this to their own child/other children
and other parent should be charged and lose all parental rights. This kind of
abuse is inexcusable. Is completely selfish and in no way in anybodys best
interest except the parent doing it. Laws need to be changed and children needto be saved! !
Mel Carragher Australia 2016-02-16 My husband is a victim from first marriage
Sarah Hay Olive Hill, KY 2016-02-16 I'm signing because I lived thru parental alienation as a child, and it still
adversely affects me to this day. It has taken me years of counseling to
overcome the damage that is caused by PA. The after effects do not end with
childhood. Now as an adult, I'm experiencing the other side of PA, from a
parent's perspective & it's heartbreaking that our court system does nothing to
stop it. Please make the changes necessary to stop this abuse towards
children.
debby cook NSW, Australia 2016-02-16 I agree that a parent can easily manipulate a child to reject their other parent in
the context of divorce. This is psychological & emotional abuse.
connie caracciolo Australia 2016-02-16 This has impacted our family for over 5 years causing sadness and grief for
parent, grandparents, best grandparents, uncle aunties and cousins!
Ronda Burgard Kearney, MO 2016-02-16 I know the damage and heartache PA causes the children and targeted
parent/family
Karen Moran Little Mountain, Australia 2016-02-16 Because my child has lost a sister to parental alienation and it shouldn't be
allowed to happen
Melissa penter Bridgeton, NJ 2016-02-16 Because my family has been affected by parental alienation greatly.
Melanie Walsh Garran, Australia 2016-02-16 I'm signing because I have seen this happrn far too many times with male &
female friends & its upsetting to see the children miss out on rewarding
experiences with a loving parent
Jeremy Vytlas Gretna, NE 2016-02-16 I currently have a son that has been alienated against me and for all the
attempts made to turn this around have failed i t makes parents who want the
best for their kids realize there comes a time it's time to walk away and give
them space and the freedom they are seeking.
Jennifer Ramos South Lebanon, OH 2016-02-16 I am an alienated parent who had a strong bond with my sons. One year ago
over Christmas with their father, my sons have never spent time with me again,
despite my Shared Parenting Court papers. My sons live with their father FT,
ALL communication has ended; I have been erased.
Francesca Gambino Kentfield, CA 2016-02-16 Parental al ienation is chi ld abuse. My daughter has been psychological ly abuse
for 6 years and she and our relationship has been severely damaged. It has got
to end in our lifetime or it will go on and damage more children and ruinfamilies.
Karin de Kovk Pretoria, South Africa 2016-02-16 Two of my three children are emotionally abuse by the actions of parental
alienation (Hostile Aggressive Parenting) by the father, legal system and
clinical psychologist's. I am a targeted parent.
Joseph Di mauro Australia 2016-02-16 i'm signing this because my child is turned against me
leon calitz Auckland, Australia 2016-02-16 i feel this is wrong for any parent to do to there children and should be
ashamed of themselfes
Zeina Jordan Horsham, Australia 2016-02-16 I have seen this 1st hand and it's so horrible on the child!!!
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Graham Berry Australia 2016-02-16 Things need to change
Brad Campbell Kitchener, Canada 2016-02-16 My kids have been alienated from myself and my family
Karen Hodgkins Australia 2016-02-16 of work I do with pa mums and dads..
Colleen Malone-Engel Los Angeles, CA 2016-02-16 This is so important. I t's beyond high time this issue is truly recognized for the
damaging thing that it is. People need to learn about it, and become aware
when it's happening in their own families and communities. Please move this
into a formal field of study, acknowledgement, and focus. Please help childrenmove out of the traumatizing situations they are way too often put in. Thank
you.
Lena Grahn Trelleborg, Sweden 2016-02-16 I lost my daughter three years ago due to PAS. The pain this has cost so many
because of ignorance is unbelievable.
Philip Garner North Manly, Australia 2016-02-16 I absolutely agree that this pathogen parenting is real and is chi ld abuse,
I am a great parent to my boys yet I see them 1 day a forthnight.
Children have the right to have 2 parents in their life.
Michael Calautti Australia 2016-02-16 I haven't seen my children in over a year due to this kind of child abuse by their
mother.
Kelly Lloyd Australia 2016-02-16 Something needs to be done so this issue is recognised and treated
accordingly. These children are suffering significant emotional trauma and
there seems to be nothing we can do about it.
Rah Bruhn Southport, Australia 2016-02-16 Children are strongly influenced by their care givers and others in their
environments (if tv commercials can get a kid begging for plastic toy imagine
what the people children depend on can do!) Unfortunately not all parents can
seperate their negative feelings around an ex spouse from the children's
relationship with that parent, and this can obviously cloud a child's view of that
parent.
sarah ohalloran Australia 2016-02-16 This is happening to my children
Tamara Ford Seaton, Australia 2016-02-16 My ex husband stole my kids and refuses to let me see them nor talk to them
purely out of spite.
Sue Twigg Hereford, United
Kingdom
2016-02-16 This invidious form of child abuse needs to recognised and dealt with
effectively by agencies dealing with children plus the family court system. It has
to stop.
Les Hayford Port Lincoln, Australia 2016-02-16 all children deserve to know both parents. Stop these people using children for
their own purpose
Brandy Furlani Imperial Beach, CA 2016-02-16 I see this in my own family court issues and my children's therapist says it's
very difficult to diagnose that a parent is coaching their children. They need
more education on this and it needs to be recognized in all high conflict family
court cases. It needs to stop. Early detection and treatment is key to saving
thousands of dollars in family court costs and child welfare accusations.
Ross Bloomfield Albion Park, Australia 2016-02-16 This is happening to me
catherine scuiller Sarzeau, France 2016-02-16 I signed this pŽtition because It's about time this parentectomy is identified
when it's not too late for the children to rebond to the targeted parent.
Joy Edmistone Australia 2016-02-16 I'm signing because my grandson is being adversely affected by parental
alienation.
Kathleen Anderton Bolton, United Kingdom 2016-02-16 My son and our family are victims of this abuse. My grandson hates and
despises his dad and all our family because of this evil ,known as parental
alienation syndrome.
Jeremy Sturtzel Australia 2016-02-16 Ive lost both of my children due to this exact thing
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Tracy Andrew Austin, TX 2016-02-16 This is dangerous to know that deceptions, manipulations and coercive abuses
are allowed to continue and these are gender- neutral actions that affect the
future generations of the world. STOP this PLEASE!! Good people and
precious children are being destroyed. There is no reason on earth to allow this
to continue or to go unpunished. It is wrong to keep a child away from their
parents, wrong to destroy and attempt to eliminate a parent for no reason or
authority. It is happening and need to cease!!!
Simon Foster Wollstonecraft , Australia 2016-02-16 I'm signing because I am a targeted parent in an ongoing agenda to alienatemy two daughters from me and deny them a life of love and caring from their
father. The actions of the girl's mother constitutes emotional and psychological
abuse that I fear has and will harm the girl's adult development. The alienating
agenda has taken place for almost a decade and in defiance of Family Law
Court orders.
Scott Turner Australia 2016-02-16 I suck of seeing of the politically correct child abuse
David Brima none Melbourne, Australia 2016-02-16 I have lived this for 13 years, and it nearly destroyed my efforts to play a
meaningful role in my daughter's life.
Sarah Keetley Australia 2016-02-16 Parents should not be allowed to abuse their children in this manner.
Toni Terry Atlanta, GA 2016-02-16 I am a parent who is being denied access to my kids even with a court orderbecause its between 2 states an georgia an south carolina are to lazy to do
their jobs because i moved to bama..COURT SYSTEM IS A JOKE, that aint
even funny...sad
Robert Ayers Las Vegas, NV 2016-02-16 My daughter has been withheld from me for 12 years. Her mother has lied and
abused her to the point she has Border line personality disorder. She has
burned herself and cut her self to the extreme. Her mother will do nothing to get
her help. She has kept her from her grandparents and told her they are crazy.
This evil has to stop, no parent who loves and is capable of caring for the child
should ever have to suffer in this way ever.
Amanda Allen Shaw, United Kingdom 2016-02-16 I feel strongly that this is child abuse..
Katharine Silva Assonet, MA 2016-02-16 My family is currently suffering from this epidemic. WE (especially us targetedparents) need to rise up and stop this so that other families do not have to
travel on this same, long, painful journey that we have all tried to endure.
Darlene Manners Australia 2016-02-16 As a loving mother who loves her son and misses him so much
Leandro Serres Goulart Itaqui, Brazi l 2016-02-16 Por todas as crian•as que merecem conviver em harmonia com seu pai e sua
m‹e.
Melissa McCarthy Hamilton Township, NJ 2016-02-16 #bringourbabyhome
Cindy Shearer Australia 2016-02-16 My husband has been suffering this for years and years spending $$$$$ on a
flawed court system that fails to recognize the problem is alienation
Dave Stewart Cooma, Australia 2016-02-16 Because this f orm of child abuse needs to be r ecognised
tracy gambrell Anderson, SC 2016-02-16 I've seen my husband go through losing his children to a vindictive ex...it'sheartbreaking
sue shearer Melbourne, Australia 2016-02-16 My brother who is a loving and caring father has been dealing with an exwife
who never wanted a husband, just his children. He and his children are missing
out on the loving relationship they should have. The courts do nothing but suck
the life out of him and his new wife and empty his pockets.
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Robert Wheeler Garnett, KS 2016-02-16 I'm a father of two wonderful boys who's m other for over six years has done
everything to keep the boy's from maintaining a healthy, consistent relationship
with me. The latest is claiming physical neglect to child services and forced the
boys tell untruths to them, Of course they came and the claim was unfounded
and unsubstantiated. It's very hard to be an effective father and constantly
battle with there mother constantly.
debra brown hawkins, TX 2016-02-16 this is an issue with so many children. one parent can go so far as to kill their
children as to let the other parent be involved we are reading about thissituation more every day.
AnnMarie Lawson Australia 2016-02-16 I've seen my son twice in 2 years due to be alienated by his father... I miss and
love my son and his younger brothers miss him and don't understand why he is
not here with them
Pamela Camp Wimborne Minster,
United Kingdom
2016-02-16 I am victim parent of abduction and parental alienation and I know that what I
am signing is true and what I have witnessed in the courts.
Daniel Forster Plymouth, United
Kingdom
2016-02-16 We. Need. Change. We need to end the daily horror story of children
manipulated to reject loving parents and so egregiously and consistently failed
by the mental health and legal professions.
Andrew Herbert Australia 2016-02-16 I have lost three children to this form of emotional and psychological abuse andit is high time our leaders had the backbone to do something about it. It is just
as damaging as sexual and physical child abuse, it just takes decades for
children to become adults and see the wrong that has been done to them.
Billie Reid Cardinal, Canada 2016-02-16 Billie Drew
Deborah Franklin melbourne, Australia 2016-02-16 Im an alienated mum
Leslie Bell Cumming, GA 2016-02-16 I have a friend who hasnt had her kids for a long time because of this. Her ex
husband is manipulating them and controlling them.
Laura Mastrangelo Fredericksburg, VA 2016-02-16 I am an alienated parent
Gudrun Sjšstrand VŠsterŒs, Sweden 2016-02-16 I am alienaded from my child
Brian Geise Brighton, MI 2016-02-16 Children are being abused legally by one parent in order to hurt the otherparent. The courts currently allow this to happen and even support it. The
current laws destroy children and family's.
jerry Villella Brainerd, MN 2016-02-16 Because of a Parent and Court assisted Alienation my daughter has not seen,
spoken to me, (her Dad), her sister or anyone else on my side of the family for
5+ yrs.
Which is Permanent, emotional and mental harm to my daughter. Child Abuse
Shannon Mccall Boone, NC 2016-02-16 I am not an alienated parent. However, I have been alienated by my Son-in-
law. He said he wish we had been his parents. I loved him as my own. I
entrusted him to take care of my daughter. My daughter passed away 3 years
ago. She left behind a beautiful little boy. The light of all of our lives. He and my
SIL lived with us for alittle over a year. Now he says he never wants to see or
talk to me ever again. I am now an alienated grandmother. Why? I do not know.
My entire family has been cut off from my Grandson. The APA needs to change
their statement concerning alienation. Alienation is detrimental to all those
involved.
Gregory Blue West Chester, PA 2016-02-16 I'm signing this petition as the father of 2 grown daughters that have been
alienated and are beyond my ability to protect them. This shouldn't happen to
anyone else!
Rod McCall Plano, TX 2016-02-16 I am signing because my son and I are victims of parental alienation. He is now
dead because of his mother. The court system is not currently up to the task of
saving children who has a parent who is willing to bully everyone around them.
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Derek Harlan Hickory, NC 2016-02-16 The current lack of acknowledgement by the APA is just plain ignorance. How
many more generations of kids are you going to allow to be raised thinking that
one parent isn't worthy because of a narcissist?
Sabrina Davis Buffalo, NY 2016-02-16 I agree with this message.
Amanda Baca Las Vegas, NM 2016-02-16 All parents should be part of their childs life
Joliene Ivory New York, NY 2016-02-16 It is true, this is happening. I know several parents whose children are a victim
of this. It is insidious and the courts have done nothing to rectify it.
Jesse Gonzales Fowler, IN 2016-02-16 My 12 year old granddaughter has been alienated for 10 years. Disposition is
terrible as she acts much like her mother.
Joe Delicio Cranston, RI 2016-02-16 I have 3 children who are suffering through the abuses caused by a pathogenic
parent. They currently have no relationship with not only me, but an entire half
of their family. I am signing this in the hopes that changes are made so that no
other families suffer this abuse. Thank you
Alex Nelson Wanaka, New Zealand 2016-02-16 Because my ex wife refuses me any contact with my 10 year old son. I haven't
seen or heard from him in over two years, I try weekly to make contact and it
kills me. I feel no one cares.
Paul LaDuke Hummelstown, PA 2016-02-16 My children have been emotionally abused by their mother into hating me and
my entire family. I am a great father and was until the day she ripped them
from their home to move into their parent's basement.
madeleine sleeth Australia 2016-02-16 My son is gettin left with the abuser! If i fight this i coukd lose my daughter
Nema Saadaie Los Angeles, CA 2016-02-16 Parent/child estrangement is an undeniable consequence of a rather flawed
legal process.
Christopher Hutchens Yadkinvil le, NC 2016-02-16 My ex wife tr ies to hold my son from me because she is evil and all about the
child support, she hasn't worked or supported my son financially since 2010
and refuses to get a job.
melissa kelly Sault Ste. Marie, Canada 2016-02-16 A child should never have to choose between one parent...they should be
allowed to love both....hate is taught...this needs to be recognized by
professional..so they can assist and not further abuse..
Nancy Malinowski Citrus Heights, CA 2016-02-16 I have been alienated from my son by my ex-husband who has been tested by
a psychologist and found to have a personality disorder. Family court judges
ignore so many facts in their quest to keep both parents involved in children's
lives and, while noble, this ultimately destroys the children's emotional and
mental well-being.
arthur ackerman key biscayne, FL 2016-02-16 I agree with it
From my own personal experience
Alane McFarland Dayton, OH 2016-02-16 my children were victimized by this syndrome.
Jonathan Schmidt Louisville, KY 2016-02-16 I have not had time with my son for nearly a year due to alienation from his
custodial mother and step father. His paternal family and I have missed major
holidays because of his mother's actions.
Laura Yancey Cape Coral, FL 2016-02-16 Of Christian and Preston
Chantal Rivard Ascot Corner, Canada 2016-02-16 je signe parce que nous vivons prŽsentement cette situation TRES diff ici le et
ce depuis 6 ans !
Jennifer Graham Keller, TX 2016-02-16 I'm signing because this is happening to me and my oldest daughter, she has
been manipulated by her father to reject me
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Rob Baumgardner Geneseo, IL 2016-02-16 When 1 parent encourages the child to disrespect and consider their time with
the other parent as optional, their lowest or no priority, and rewards that
behavior, they are taking away that relationship for no reason other than
selfishness and spite. Our children need protection from this, not enabling.
Sara Jones Colville, WA 2016-02-16 my 5 of my 7 children were alienated from me by the CPS system which
includes, caseworkers, visit supervisors, so called therapists/counselors, foster
parents, and finally adoptive parents. All of these parties vilified me, any
"report" from the children was exaggerated and put in the worst light possible.
Jennifer Hunt Starkville, MS 2016-02-16 I am going through this with my son now. Since our divorce he has rejected
me and anyone in my family. It has been 4 years. We were always close and
had a wonderful relationship prior to me divorcing his father.
Corry Defrates Cedar Hill, TX 2016-02-16 I have unfortunately lived it.
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Vineet Mansukhani Bedford, TX 2016-02-16 At the onset the LPC case worker noted a loving, respectful, no-fear relationship between mydaughters and me (father).
Within 10 months this degenerated into a cross generational coalition with borderline personality
traits showing splitting, projection, decompensation into delusional beliefs, severe panic/anxiety
(ER initially suspected heart attack in my 16 years old). This triggered a never ending weekly grief
response resulting from attachment trauma. The case worker confirmed enmeshment.
The other PhD court appointed mental health expert confirmed childhood attachment trauma inthe other parent after viewing the prior two years pre-separation domestic violence videos.
What followed was a barrage of victimized child - abusive parent (me) allegations, all put forth by
the children while the puppet master "protective parent" passively stood behind the children.
Dozens of police, CPS reports were created and dismissed ("The children are very believable").
This smokescreen drama played out at school, medical service providers, among other parents,
and any other common social setting. All the while forcing me in an highly embarrassing and
ostracized defensive and putting the collective attention on me instead of the real root cause.
The children suppressed their innate attachment towards me and even my normal range
parenting structure was rejected as extremely controlling. The children showed BPD traits like
grandiosity, no empathy, entitlement, arrogant attitude, and splitting and severe anxiety responses
towards me especially in the presence of situationally associated 3rd parties .
Over the entire 6+ years, no reasoning of any sort could sway the child from this rigidly held
belief.
During these same 6+ years of living hell, I was formally recognized as an outstanding parent by
the areas largest parenting skills teaching organizations, nominated as an outstanding father for
fathers day, and the high school formally noted my solid parenting skills under duress.
In my case the allied parent was also violent. The older child has already become violent showing
the transference to the next generation.
Both the LPC and the PhD expert have an ethical and moral duty to protect these children and
cause no harm under their code of ethics and as a condition of their license to practice. Yet this
huge crevasse exists between their stated vision and their real life practice.
The situation is a contradiction to Darwin's theory of evolution - the current conditions are aiding
the propagation of undesirable traits into future generations.
Abandoning a child in this condition that leads to life long psychological problems like drugs,
runaways, suicide, unlawful behaviors, violence, inability to maintain relationships is barbaric for
any civlized society. We protect children that are physically and sexualy abused. Why then do we
have a dichotomy when it comes to unseen virulent psychological abuse?
With protective separation, a child can be recovered using the 5 day High Roads Protocol offered
by the Conscious Co-Parenting Institute. It is unconscionable that when such solutions exist to
simply continue to defy Darwin's theory and sacrifice our future generations in this modern day
"live sacrifice".
The system to protect my two daughters has failed in every way. This has caused irreparable
damage to my children and me. My gifted daughter has failed to rise to her innate potential and
might not even get into a 4 year college. My career and health are burnt toast.
Without swift action on this petition, our existence remains locked up in a inhumane toxic
psychological no-man's land.
stella tulli Garfield, NJ 2016-02-16 My ex husband and his family LIED that I was going to harm my children so
that I would be punished by losing my children for daring to leave my unhappy
marriage. This loss of control of our marriage enraged my ex and his family .
Therefore, my punishment was loss of my 2 sons. They all have alienated me
from my sons and I have to work very hard to be a part of their lives.
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Melissa Hogan Portsmouth, VA 2016-02-16 I'm the alienated non custodial parent of a child displaying many of these
symptoms whose father is in the narcissitic/sociopath category of diagnosis.
Debi Crabb Ripley, MS 2016-02-16 My family has been effected by this!
carolyn obrien smyrna, TN 2016-02-16 My daughter was taken 9yrs ago now to Canada at 8yrs old by her father. She
has never been allowed to return to me her mother. I am forced to pay child
support to him. He doesn't even have her. He is an unemployed alcoholic,
musician who lives with his grandmother 2hrs away from our daughter.
Unbelievable
Gerard Hutchison Barnegat, NJ 2016-02-16 I am the victim of this insidious, child-abusive action. My family has been
destroyed by Parental Alienation. The Entire Family Court system ignores this
epidemic, which goes on everyday in the Family Court system, without any
repercussions whatsoever to penalize the alienators.
Brian Crow San Antonio, TX 2016-02-16 Because my brother is going through this and his daughter is being taught to
hate him and us by his ex. This is child abuse and this shouldn't be tolerated.
Kim Smith Saltillo, MS 2016-02-16 I'm signing because this has happened to our family. It's so sad.
Amanda Skeens Poca, WV 2016-02-16 I have been a victim in my life of my children being turned against me.
Jacqueline Heselden Dartford, United Kingdom 2016-02-16 It happened t me
Patrick Sexton Mankato, MN 2016-02-16 I am signing because I have witnessed first hand the destructive nature of
pathogenic parenting. My daughter is being mentally brainwashed/abused into
believing that I am a bad person. I am and always been a great dad. Loving
and always present until my ex-wife succeeded in brainwashing her. This is
child abuse plain ans simple, it is destruvtive to the child.
Mark Sullivan Brooklyn, NY 2016-02-16 Children are historically the least protected citizens.
This speaks volumes of societies interests
Cindy Barrie Australia 2016-02-16 My ex husband is manipulating my children against me.
Maud Taylor Letendre Sun Valley, ID 2016-02-16 I was the primary caregiver of my three kids all doing great. I was bullied out of
my house in dt one night and I haven't been with kids since. My ex husband isa controlling abuser.
Ellis Rosanne Overland Park, KS 2016-02-16 The system has allowed the alienating parent to violate a court ordered
parenting plan with zero consequences.
Tiffany Brady Hillsboro, OR 2016-02-16 Children and families need to be protected from all forms of abuse.
Michelle Baird Australia 2016-02-16 Have friends going through terrible emotional trauma in similar situation
Tina Granstrom Palmetto, FL 2016-02-16 This kind of abuse needs to be exposed globally
Kristi Cabrera Buxton, OR 2016-02-16 I have seen this happen with a close friend of mine and it's heartbreaking and
so unfair!!
Kristin Shanahan Roslyn, NY 2016-02-16 I'm signing because a female cousin of mine has been manipulating her
children to reject their father, who is an extremely good and living man. Notonly is he suffering the loss of his four besutiful children, but the children are
being psychologically abused and used by their mother. It is such an
unforgiveable act that will cause unrepairable life long psychological and
emotional damage to the children as well as their father; and let us not forget
about the damaged relationships between children and grandparents relating to
this same topic. "K"
Margaret Kreklau Alexandria, MN 2016-02-16 We have watched our ex-daughter-in-law mistreat our grandchildren, and our
son, who is a loving, caring, person -she fits this description perfectly, and the
children are suffering. So are we.
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James Moricca Lufkin, TX 2016-02-16 James Moricca
Arran Davenport Boerne, TX 2016-02-16 Child abuse is unlawful
Suki Harding Auckland, New Zealand 2016-02-16 I have experienced parental alienation myself. It is a widely misunderstood
issue that affects so many families. Steps must be taken to educate people in
general, the legal systems and Governments all over the world about this
problem and potential solutions.
Amy Carpenter Jupiter, FL 2016-02-16 This has to be recognized as the destructive force that it is!
Sharlee Maher Kihei, HI 2016-02-16 I have worked in the justice system as a child visitation mediator for 20 years
and I know this happens ALL the time!
Holli Porter Eugene, OR 2016-02-16 A friend of mine is going through this with her ex.
chris basham California, MD 2016-02-16 The courts need to be aware that this happens, and that they need to help
protect children and the abused spouse in these cases.
Andrew Fischer Australia 2016-02-16 Parental Alienation is one of the most terrible things a parent and a child can
go through. For the parent you loose a child that once loved you and looked to
you because the other parent wants you gone. There is no way to grieve this,
you either find acceptance or you die.
Thomas White Austin, TX 2016-02-16 Children are people, not leverage.Andrew Breen Charlotte, NC 2016-02-16 I have two children affected by this condition.
Konni Bryant Mount Juliet, TN 2016-02-16 I am an alienated/target parent.
Jill klask Taylor, MI 2016-02-16 My children have been alienated from me by their father..going on over 2 years
They are only 8 and 10
Michael Ochs Fernley, NV 2016-02-16 My children have been alienated from me.
robert gude westfield, NJ 2016-02-16 Because I know the devastation of parental alienation.
michelle McNallan Plainview, MN 2016-02-16 I have lost 3 daughters and 1 step daughter to allienation.
Wanda Bernstein Orlando, FL 2016-02-16 I know too many in this situation who have been systematically abused and
withheld from their children. Both mothers and fathers, for the pure reason of
spite and revenge for some perceived misdeed. Usually the parent who is left
behind is accused of a multitude of fabricated items at the pleasure of their
former spouse with no basis in fact. And, it seems that nobody wants to
challenge these abusers.
Carmen Ramos Detroit, MI 2016-02-16 My children and myself are experiencing this act. I need legal help desperately.
Can someone help me restore my rights and my childrens rights please.
Lyla Irvine Salem, OR 2016-02-16 I have a family member who has been affected by this.
Sarah Vertner Hillsboro, OR 2016-02-16 Children should never be pawns in a divorce hearing.
ALBERT AKL AIN-SAADEH, Lebanon 2016-02-16 My daughter is alienated from me by her mom.
Billy Elson Lockport, NY 2016-02-16 I'm signing this petition because I believe that parents should never be
alienated from their children unless there is some sort of abuse toward the
children. Only then is it necessary to do whatever it takes to protect the
children.
Marre Wosten Athens, GA 2016-02-17 My children have been manipulated and coerced by their father to not contact
me , he has used fear tactics to make them afraid to disobey him . he is no
doubt a Malignant Narcisisst.
Rebecca Austin Australia 2016-02-17 I have lost a child to this form of child abuse.
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Michael Gilligan Deer Park, NY 2016-02-17 My son's have been influenced to reject this affectionate and available parent
by a pathogenic (hostile) parent who believes divorcing the Mom also means I
have to divorce my son's as well. It is Psychological Child Abuse. Mom in my
case has no empathy for her children and it has been demonstrated over and
over again. Influencing the APA to change it's statement on Parental Alienation
is a good step but much work to be done to end this so that children are free to
explore there authentic self to all those who love them.
Mary Chapman Basking Ridge, NJ 2016-02-17 My son has been alienated from me despite receiving treatment from severalpsychologists.
jennifer mcnish Dartmouth, Canada 2016-02-17 Our daughter had "behaviour issues", defiant, fidgeting, nightmares, and was
diagnosed ADHD/ODD but stopped therapy when Ritalin was suggested at age
6. I left the abusive ex when she was 4, 4 years of a terrible divorce and then
he gave me primary custody. I read and was told a child needs both parents so
when he took her to his family events I thought she would be safe and loved.
He saw her about 6x/yr until she was 14-15 when her behaviour became
worse. She told me she wanted to die, wouldn't come out of her room. Another
therapist that said their sessions were private but she soon refused to go. Then
at 5pm she had a meltdown threatening to kill herself, called the mh hotline
went to the emergency of the Children's hospital where I was excluded until
the end when I was told I would be investigated by CPS since she said I tried to
strangle her. Six police officers showed up at 06:30 the next day called by her
father. Then just after her 16th birthday he took her while I was at work. It's
been a year and 5 months and I am fortunate to see her for driving lessons and
to buy her things she needs. But she is so torn and hurting. One day during a
lesson her behaviour began escalating, insulting me, slamming the car door,
until she began screaming I was going to kidnap her and she smashed out the
windshield (I had been driving her to her dads for over 6months). Tomorrow her
dad is taking her for a bite plate because of her stress. Family court does
nothing!! I got a Saturday visitation but she refuses saying it isn't "enforced".
Then the judge ordered an assessment but only a child wishes was done even
though the invoice states the more comprehensive assessment of reviewing
court files and speaking to both parents. Now I find out that I can't ask for his
contribution to university costs because she lives with him.
Marsha Stoddard Auburn, AL 2016-02-17 I have an alienated 15 year old, the alienation began to take place shortly after
seperation 4 years ago. I was granted joint physical and legal custody which
was never enforced.
Enforcement early on is key in helping these children.
Paul manwaring Murray, UT 2016-02-17 as a custodial parent I know for a fact that it is a choice one makes as to
weather you abuse your child with negatives about the other parent.
Ronald Winter West Babylon, NY 2016-02-17 I'm signing because my children and i are victims of this !
Sherryann Potenti-
Crumbliss
Worcester, MA 2016-02-17 Its the right thing to do. No parent should be allowed to abuse a child in such a
manner as to manipulate them against a loving parent.christina whitaker Independence, MO 2016-02-17 Both parent are apart of a childs well being.
Janie Duckworth Vienna, WV 2016-02-17 I have seen first hand what this does to children and I cannot be silent
Michael Muller San Antonio, TX 2016-02-17 I'm a retired psychologist with forensic experience, and we need a simple
diagnosis, i.e., "parental alienation disorder," that judges, attorneys, and mental
health providers can readily understand. This will greatly enhance recognition
and treatment of this disorder. It is very similar to all those people with various
anxiety and depressive disorders whose diagnosis and treatment was greatly
facilitated by the creation of the diagnosis of "post-traumatic stress disorder." It
is a common situation that needs a commonly recognized name.
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dianne marsden Port Colborne, Canada 2016-02-17 I am a rejected Parent due to parental alienation
Linda West chico, CA 2016-02-17 I'm leaving out the details and making a long story her short: 1973 my mom
passed. My father had divorced her a few years prior. We had no family in the
area and I had few friends as my time was filled with taking care of a four and
five year old. I was pretty much on my own and deeply grieving for my mother.
A few months later my daughter was sexually attacked by someone well
trusted by the entire neighborhood. I became so anxiety ridden that one day I
just slid down the kitchen wall and passed out in a puddle on the floor. Ibegged my ex husband to help relieve some of the pressure by taking my son
for two weeks, he and his sister were fighting like cats and dogs and bouncing
off the walls. I thought that two weeks break from that would give me a chance
to pull myself together at least to the extent that I wouldn't be passing out and
sliding down walks! Then he wouldn't give me my son back!!!! He stole my
son! When he finally brought him back to visit my son was not the same little
boy! He pulled away from me, would not look me, let me touch him or even
speak to me. He certainly did not want to stay with me. I considered forcing
him too, but that didn't seem right either. Perhaps I should have. Things only
got worse from there. My son is approaching fifty and still be lives the lies. He
was told I threw him away, didn't love him and was a very dangerous person to
be around. I have two grandsons who have no idea they have a grandma wholoves them very much. I don't even know if they are aware that I am alive. The
poison of PAS has spread both laterally and vertically in my family. It truly is a
killer of families.
Hailee Smith Payson, UT 2016-02-17 I am against children being used as pawns or bargaining tools against one
parent.
becky kemble Cedartown, GA 2016-02-17 Rights of children are zero! Parental bullying indeed exists.even to the extent of
false allegations!!! The system must recognize and act!!!
cinnamon white Vero Beach, FL 2016-02-17 My children were alienated from me for 9 long years, fortunantly I had the
strength and the resources to not give up on them and I triumphed, sadly there
are a million more parents out there who have or will lose this battle. Every
child deserves their parents-
Becki Hoffer Winnipeg, Canada 2016-02-17 Feigned ignorance to perpetuate this disgusting behaviour must end this Child
and Parent abuses.
Diane McGee Warren, NJ 2016-02-17 My ex husband Sean e McGee if Nomura securities has alienated 3 of our 4
children by keeping them in Japan even though nj has jurisdiction
jim pancurak bethal park, PA 2016-02-17 this has happened to me
Anthony Paress Plymouth, MA 2016-02-17 I have gone 15 years with zero contact with my children in no small part due to
this.
Rodney Gonzales Lafayette, IN 2016-02-17 I'm a father who has been fighting in family court for 11 years for my daughter,
who in turn does not want anything to do with me because of her mothers
influence.
Peter Nowosielski Australia 2016-02-17 Children need both parents to grow up emotionally healthy.. Dividing a child's
loyalty damages children.
Kathryn Dwyer London, OH 2016-02-17 Children need both parents!
Jennifer Condrut Westerville, OH 2016-02-17 My children are starting to reject me and their father is doing the manipulation.
Michael Evans Australia 2016-02-17 I have witnessed and experienced firsthand the results of everything
mentioned in this article.
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Edith Hahn Lundquist Voorheesville, NY 2016-02-17 When I divorced my daughter's father some thirteen years ago due to his
repeated infidelities and alcoholiwm, we were granted joint physical and legal
custody. Our daughter is now twenty five and I've not seen her for more than
the unusual odd occasion for thirteen years now. She now says she despises
my entire extended family, she repeats the horrible vile words that her father
uses to refer to me, I have not seen her on any birthday, holiday, or any other
day for that matter. For over thirteen years. I spent the first five plus years of
her life as a happy stay at home Mom with this sweet girl. I no longer know her.I had no part in her teen years whatsoever, I don't even know the names of her
friends, her phone number, her address although she lives merely twenty
minutes from me.
She posts tributes to her Father on her Facebook page on Mother's Day that
are deliberately hurtful to me and meant to be so. Her Father who married one
of the women he was having an affair with at the time of our divorce has been
very publicly fired from two high level academic positions; I own and run a
successful private practice in child and adolescent psychiatry.
Yet I am demonized, my young adult daughter expresses fear not only of me
but of my entire extended family. She is floundering, unemployed, not in school
despite a generous educational fund from my family at her disposal. Her Father
is making her pay him back a Parent Plus loan her took out when he worked ata college she attended 'because he 'needs' the money and he deserves it,
because he lost his job.
My child's father said a few things that chilled me when I told him I was
divorcing due to his repeated infidelities and alcoholism; 'You will never, ever
see your daughter again' (which he pretty much made true) and 'to do this
(divorce) I have to hate you, and I will destroy you'
I can't possibly imagine statements that could be more demonstrative of
personality disordered thinking and perception; and sadly, our daughter has
lived under this regime for over half of her life. She does not associate with me,
with any of her extended family on my side---cousins with whom she'd vacation
for a week at a time plus---she will not return their phone calls or even
acknowledge them, beloved aunts, uncles---she did not even attend the funeral
of her beloved great grandmother.
Please help stop this destruction of young lives and personalities--this domestic
violence by proxy. I am mature, I am resilient, but my child is not. She can't
keep friends, she drifts from job to school, from one bad situation to another; it
is so painful to watch. And the underlying theme is that I, her loving Mother who
has never given up on her, who happily paused her career to be her sole
parent while her Father traveled more than 1/3 of the year in her young
childhood is abusive, sick, to be avoided at all costs. This distorted thinking and
manipulation needs to stop
Greg Franks Trenton, NJ 2016-02-17 My children were kidnapped from me by the corrupt family courts where there
is no justice. They have terrorized my family and are holding my children
hostage in foster care for a ransom of court funds. Courts are working withCPS and attornies for financial gain useing our children
Janice White Deer Park, NY 2016-02-17 Children should not be keep away from a living parent.
Roxanne Atkins Seattle, WA 2016-02-17 I have been alienated by the other parent.
Elise Mendez San Antonio, TX 2016-02-17 My own son was kept from me by my ex that lives in a different state. Spent
over 15.0000. For a lawyer that did not know about parental alintion. And
wanted more money then I had . It should be about the children not money.
Andrew Mair Australia 2016-02-17 My wife and I have lost 3 children to parental alienation.
Kim Stanfield Victoria, TX 2016-02-17 I'm an LPC and I see SO much of this and the devastation it causes children,
whether they recognize it or not. This issue needs to be addressed.
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Rebecca Clougher Grivy Providence, RI 2016-02-17 Children are helpless in this situation and NEED to be protected from such
gross abuse and for this generational abuse to be eradicated for future
generations mental, social, and emotional well being. It is a cycle of abuse and
MUST be stopped.
Andrew Lymburn Burnside, Australia 2016-02-17 It has affected me and my fr iends....i t needs to be addressed properly...not just
a band aid fix!
Della Cowall Greenwood, SC 2016-02-17 I am a targeted parent who lost my daughter almost 7 years ago. Parental
alienation/pathogenic parenting is an insidious form of spousal and child
psychological, emotional, and mental abuse. I am signing this because there is
nothing I can do to restore our relationship. I support every statement made on
this petition and ask for expedient action take place to counter the devastating
affects of this abuse.
Stacey DeJohn Denham Springs, LA 2016-02-17 I am an alienated parent and I miss my son!! His dad has manipulated and
brainwashed him for a long time. No counselor, attorney or judge is able to help
out because they don't understand PAS. This is horrible for the child and the
alienated parent and I hope that someone figures out how to stop it.
Joan Kloth-Zanard Southbury, CT 2016-02-17 Enough is enough!!!
Mae Wainwright Palm Coast, FL 2016-02-17 to many Children being deprived of one of their parents especially the fathersits just not right Children need both parents
j spille Tulsa, OK 2016-02-17 It happened to me.
Walter Boxall Amherstburg, Canada 2016-02-17 In support of a good friend who is having to deal with this di fficul t issue.
LILLY BLACK INDIANAPOLIS, IN 2016-02-17 Children that are alienated from one parent also lose an entire half of their
extended family. Grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins. Some that they
have had close, loving and bonded relationships. Experts need to
acknowledge that this is severe abuse!
Scott Stern North Adams, MA 2016-02-17 I have been a victim of PAS.
SAM SAPORITO Winter Park, FL 2016-02-17 because it is the right thing to do for the kids
James Ord Salt Lake City, UT 2016-02-17 As a family law attorney I see this regularly. It needs to stop. A nd failure onthe part of the APA to get this sorted makes our jobs twice as challenging.
Linda Homem Mississauga, Canada 2016-02-17 My children and I are living this abuse and no one can stop it. Future children
will endure this if we do not identify and take action against it. Had this been
done 20 years ago my children and I may have been spared the trauma and
lasting damage of this abuse. This has been going on for decades and will only
continue to increase. It must be stopped.
Stephanie Weiss Culver City, CA 2016-02-17 Parents need to keep their anger and resentments of each other separate from
their children. Children have a right to love each parent without being
manipulated by one or the other or both.
Marla Theocharides Granger, IN 2016-02-17 I am an alienated parent.
Joshua Neilson Heber City, UT 2016-02-17 I have visitation rights to my kids, but my ex wife continues to tell my children
that they are not allowed to speak or have contact with me.
My ex wife also sexually momested my children.
When I took her to court and reported this abuse, she plead guilty and won full
custody of my children.
I had everything yanked away from me for protecting my children.
While my ex wife was praised for being a woman, and the courts and state
workers in Utah protect women.
This is abuse to fathers and children and needs to be addressed around the
world
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Robin Aungst Rancho Palos Verdes,
CA
2016-02-17 I am a target parent. My sons were taken by their father on 8/5/2011 at the age
of 9 and 12. I continue to fight for their return.
Marc Hagest Simi Valley, CA 2016-02-17 WE NEED CHANGE ! PAS IS CHILD ABUSE .... 50.50 parenting a must!
kristen Hill Butte, MT 2016-02-17 My ex husband is currently doing this exact situation to myself and children.
The courts do nothing.
Roy Yost Butte, MT 2016-02-17 My ex wife is doing this and I have not been able to talk to my children in 5
years because of their mother and grandma saying I am a bad Dad and Iabandoned them that is absolutely wrong I am a great Dad and this breaks my
heart please help!
Kathleen Fox Muncie, IN 2016-02-17 I am a grandmother who has been alienated from my grandchildren
suzie dunson Columbus, GA 2016-02-17 i am a grand parent who is watching my daughter be abused by using her
children as a tool. the other side promised to help her get on her feet and keep
her and her kid together if shed just sigh a temporary order...they promised
counseling and reuniting them,,instead, they stopped answering her calls and
she never see's her kids. counseling was all about how the other grand mother
felt about my daughter blaming my daughter for her sons failures...now she
dont see them at all and i get saturdays only. dad got out of prison and he gets
three days a week and spend the nights with them, now we need thousands ofdollars to get them back from temporary custody. the kids are so upset as they
were close to me and my daughter and they never spent a night with them.
they would never make it though the night when theyd try to have them over
night..we would end up going and getting them...the kids are in a environment
they never wanted to be in and away from their two major care giver, me and
mom..needless to say she regrets believing they wanted to help her and her
kids...we still have no way to pay for a lawyer. it has to stop. willing parents
should be allowed their children. and grand parents should be allowed their
grandkids..
Jerome Brito Norwalk, CA 2016-02-17 I'm experiencing it.
Helen Morgan Barnsley, United
Kingdom
2016-02-17 I am also alienated from my children in the UK.
Lisa haley Flowery Branch, GA 2016-02-17 I was a stay at Home mom for 20 yr with 5kids. Now call me I'll tell you a lot .
Joe Blum Australia 2016-02-17 My children, like so many others, have been exposed to this form of abuse -
which was partially enabled by the ambiguity and silence of mental health
professionals on the subject.
Jeanie Dunning Herrin, IL 2016-02-17 Children,Grandchildren. Grandparents, Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, Nieces,
Nephews etc.....whole families are being used and abused for no justifiable
reason!
Barb Schroeder Barberton, OH 2016-02-17 I believe that the APA needs to recognize that one parent can turn a child on
the other parent and specialized training for mental health professionals should
be done when dealing with families suffering from this epidemic.Mark Ball Seaton, Australia 2016-02-17 What can I say how to destroy a child
Jacqulyn Arison Philpot, KY 2016-02-17 Children should be able to know both sides of their family!
Janice Dennis Cambridge, OH 2016-02-17 My family are victims of severe parental alienations. Even so far as false
allegations of sexual abuse that were all proven with clear and convincing
evidence to be false. Father and grandparents alienated from loved ones for 7
years. Family law reform is severely needed to correct this by changing to
50/50 co-parenting.
Sarah Mansur Oviedo, FL 2016-02-17 This has happened to someone in my family.
Mike Port Byesville, OH 2016-02-17 I am currently living it myself.
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Jefferson Wiggins Royal Oak, MI 2016-02-17 I had my children manipulated against me
Sophia Rose Sth Dennis, MA 2016-02-17 What is happening to our children in divorce court, when they refuse to
acknowledge this is happening and take action that only exacerbates rifts, is
inhumane.
Scott Johnson Maineville, OH 2016-02-17 I have seen the abusive affect
Lee Francis Oberlin, OH 2016-02-17 This is a very real problem for untold legions of people, especially today's
American father that is regularly falsely accused of "abuse" and then raped oftheir children, possessions and community standing by feminist and socialistic
domestic court judges. I have personally witnessed the perversion by attorneys
helping women do this. And the local authorities are then the puppets of the
courts to enforce decrees designed to destroy fathers especially. American
women lead the world in falsely accusing the dad during divorce to steal the
children and alienating the children out of revenge and twisted, defiant,
unrepentant of feministic bitterness. They do this to dads especially as "good"
people stand by and do nothing. One cannot be neutral in these cases and be
"good" human beings.
Jim Romas Vaughan, Canada 2016-02-17 The law need change
mary mcshane Bozeman, MT 2016-02-17 I'm signing because I was a victim of parental alienation as a child, by mymother. Now I have had to watch my step-daughter be alienated from her
father, with whom she had a very close and living relationship with. She loved
being with her father and I. Her mother has cruelly manipulated her own child
to reject her father at just nine years old. The things this child has said to her
father are not things her young mind could have come up with on her own. She
adored her father but her mother has shut that down and forced her child to
reject her father and brothers and the rest of that half of her family. This is child
abuse and needs to be seen and addressed as such.
Carolyn Campanella Cherry Hil, NJ 2016-02-17 Jerry Mock
Carlisle, PA 17013
Christine Bolton Upminster, United
Kingdom
2016-02-17 I've seen first hand what damage this does to families
Mary Ann St. Marie Westfield, MA 2016-02-17 No parent, grandparent, uncle, aunt, relative should be deprived of his children
if he, she, they can prove to be caring, nurturing, and loving.
Paul manwaring Murray, UT 2016-02-17 as a custodial parent I know for a fact that it is a choice one makes as to
weather you abuse your child with negatives about the other parent.
Eileen Shaffer Orland Park, IL 2016-02-17 I am an alienated grandmother and my daughter hasn't seen her 3 older
children since July of 2014 because of a false restraining order. We have no
options and the effects are devastating. This issue has to be taken seriously.
When a mentally disturbed person takes children and methodically turns them
against what is, the other half of what they are. It has long term psychological
damage, this is according to testimonials by adults and children who have had
to live the nightmare. A child should never be forced to choose sides unless
there is documented proof of ongoing abuse. Thank you.
Paige Williamson Alliance, OH 2016-02-17 Because I miss my beautiful niece
Donna Pennell Cave in rock, IL 2016-02-17 I am not allowed to see my grandchildren and the mother has taught them to
hate me.
Denise Barry Livonia, MI 2016-02-17 My exhusband has been proven that he has indeed been practicing parental
alienation with my son. He told the court he would stop. He has not.
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Annette Parker Dallas, TX 2016-02-17 My Family has been personally affected by children being manipulated to reject
one of their parents. The process to heal is great and a long journey. No
family should feel this pain.
Mary Cure Lebanon, OH 2016-02-17 I am signing because my children are suffering by being put in this situation!
Sarah Meier Corpus Christi, TX 2016-02-17 The catastrophic damage that is being done to families under the APA's watch
can no longer be sustained. As we continue to sit by and do nothing, the spirit
and integrity of society crumbles before our very eyes. APA: collect your
thinking and ACT NOW!
Leonard Piontek Madison, WI 2016-02-17 This is an awful problem that needs to be recognized. It is abuse and creates
futur dysfunctional adults.
Andrea Curran Taos, NM 2016-02-17 I am signing because this has been happening to me since July 2011! My
children were 5 and 3 years old! I need help!!
Michael Conlon Australia 2016-02-17 I am an alienated father in Australia. It has brought a lot of pain & misery to me
& my family. I am worried what trouble it will cause our children as they grow.
june conlon Australia 2016-02-18 rejected grandparent
Kirsty Conlon Australia 2016-02-18 This impacts my family directly, my children are missing out on spending time
and building relationships with their cousins. It is heartbreaking for my brother-
in-law and his parents.
Sam Robinson Clifton, NJ 2016-02-18 I am an alienated parent.
Zoe Andronicou Athens, Greece 2016-02-18 I'm signing because I have been there. Children should be protected not
allowed to be abused.
mary wright ballston spa, NY 2016-02-18 I have seen this happen and it is tragic. Family Court system, attorneys, and
mental health professionals have all been useless. This must be addressed for
the epidemic that it is.
Mariah Gallman Chesapeake, VA 2016-02-18 I have witnesses parental alienation for 5 years strictly because the mother
uses the kids a pawns for money, manipulation, and coerce the father into
signing papers, he doesn't agree with, with false promises of visitation.
Xiaojie Zheng San Francisco, CA 2016-02-18 I am a loving mother has been alienated from my children since my son
kidnapped from me in 2004.
Jane Vandale Marietta, OH 2016-02-18 www. thewillylaw.com
Lisa Hrenchir Walla Walla, WA 2016-02-18 I have been alienated from my two boys (16 &18 ) for going on two years
sandra pasquale Tinley Park, IL 2016-02-18 Perpertators of violence manipulate children to lie on their behalf. Coerced by
threats of violence if they do not comply with their demands.
Joanne Townsend Manly Vale, Australia 2016-02-18 Know family in this situation
LISA ANDERSON MESA, AZ 2016-02-18 I am so tired of our grandkids being used as weapons to satisfy their mother's
need to cause pain. And the poor kids are brainwashed and manipulated and
lied to. The courts and judges should look more closely and see what is really
happening instead of believing the narcissist who lies and lies and lies.
Sue Heath Carlisle, PA 2016-02-18 My main treatment is focused with children and this presents a serious
concern
Shayne MCneill Australia 2016-02-18 The mother continually ignores court orders & nothing is done.The children are
growing up without their father
David Person Elk Grove, CA 2016-02-18 My children (and I) are the victims of pathogenic parenting by my disordered
ex, and the mental health and legal systems are unable / unwilling to address
it. I distributed this to members of a parental alienation support meetup group I
organized in Sacramento.
Joel Gallegos Manteca, CA 2016-02-18 I am a victim of parental alienation 8 year old daughter 6 year old boy
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Brett Ussher Clifton, NJ 2016-02-18 I've seen the affects of one generation of children in my family that has suffered
this and now I'm watching them have kids and make the same mistakes. This
abuse, like other forms of abuse, is passed down from one generation to the
next.
John Long Merced, CA 2016-02-18 I lost my daughter to this.
cherrie huguenard Fort Wayne, IN 2016-02-18 me and son have not seen my grand daughter for a yr the mother wont let us
see her and my son pays child support we don't have money to take her to
court she has even got in trouble by cps for filthy home n drugs but they never
removed my grand daughter from the home
Rhonda StMarie Holyoke, MA 2016-02-18 I'm signing this because the court system and his ex-girlfriend have done a
great job at alienating my br