Mar 03 2024 57 mins
About the Guest(s):
Mary is a woman with the unique experience of growing up as an alienated child and now, as an adult, witnessing the effects of parental alienation from a partner's perspective. Not much professional history was detailed in the conversation. However, her insights stem from personal journeys through family dynamics that positioned her as an observer and a victim of the complexities involved when a parent is alienated from their child. Her story sheds light on the long-lasting impact parental alienation has on family relationships and individual well-being.
Episode Summary:
In this heart-wrenching episode of "The Father's Truth," host Alan Donovan engages in a compelling conversation with Mary, who brings an often-overlooked perspective to the forefront: the child affected by parental alienation. Mary candidly shares her story, offering listeners an intimate view of the psychological and emotional repercussions that follow a child into adulthood.
Growing up under the shadow of parental alienation, Mary reveals the startling moment she discovered the truth about her biological father and the subsequent emotional fallout. Their discussion delves deep into the cycle of alienation with Mary's sister now repeating the pattern. To further emphasize the episode's theme, Mary also discusses her current relationship with Josh, an alienated father who has previously shared his story on the show, illustrating the challenges these situations impose on romantic partnerships
Notable Quotes:
- "I'm completely against it [parental alienation]. As a matter of fact, I don't have kids of my own because of that. I said, well, I want to have kids with a partner that I trust, with a partner that is going to be there that I can rely on."
- "Don't do it to your child. You're doing it to your child, not to the father. You're not hurting anyone but your child."
- "Children have the right to every parent they do, or to any family member that is going to be there and love them and give them."
- "It puts me like, 'Oh my God, was my dad going through this?'"
- "I told him sue, and let's see what happens. I'll keep you updated on that. Hopefully, he wins and she gets what she deserves
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