As the daughter of one, I vowed to never put my child through the same pain. But life has a way of circling back to the wounds we thought we had escaped.
Wow. Thank you so much for sharing this! So glad I found it and you. I experienced parental alienation as a child as well... The effects were powerful as I was not allowed to live at home unless I pushed my father away and got him to leave us alone. I've forgiven her and my father and I reunited after 25 years, so it has taught me many lessons. It's not a term I hear often, so to see it reflected here through the lens of your own story was powerful indeed. Your presence and commitment to stopping the cycle is gorgeous 🌺
Awe thank you so much for this reflection Kyra. It shines light upon me to hear stories of reunification like yours. So important that the children continue to reflect the love that we so often overlook as adults. Thank you for taking the time to read and share!
This just hit me right in the heart. I experienced this. However, I feel so blessed after reading this. My daughter was old enough when it happened to realize how she was being abused and subjected to gaslighting. After over a year of separation she finally came back to me and decided to live with me full time. Since then we have dealt with her issues with her mom together, gently and with care. She has trauma dumped on me many times and we just take it one hug, one issue at a time.
After reading this I now realize how lucky I am. But when she was away from me there were times of deep despair that felt like life was over. The triumph for me was fighting through those times and staying strong for her.
This was absolutely beautiful thank you so much for sharing and being a beacon of light and hope for others 🙏🏻
Awe thanks Gia, finding the light each and every day. Grateful to know my writing touched you.
Wow. Thank you so much for sharing this! So glad I found it and you. I experienced parental alienation as a child as well... The effects were powerful as I was not allowed to live at home unless I pushed my father away and got him to leave us alone. I've forgiven her and my father and I reunited after 25 years, so it has taught me many lessons. It's not a term I hear often, so to see it reflected here through the lens of your own story was powerful indeed. Your presence and commitment to stopping the cycle is gorgeous 🌺
Awe thank you so much for this reflection Kyra. It shines light upon me to hear stories of reunification like yours. So important that the children continue to reflect the love that we so often overlook as adults. Thank you for taking the time to read and share!
Why did I want to cry at the part where your community came together to hold and help you through your pain??? Ughh. I love it.
“Because healing cannot happen in a vacuum.
It happens in relationship. In community.” Gold. Gold. Gold.
Ah yes Jenna, you I feel have experienced this kind of love too!
This just hit me right in the heart. I experienced this. However, I feel so blessed after reading this. My daughter was old enough when it happened to realize how she was being abused and subjected to gaslighting. After over a year of separation she finally came back to me and decided to live with me full time. Since then we have dealt with her issues with her mom together, gently and with care. She has trauma dumped on me many times and we just take it one hug, one issue at a time.
After reading this I now realize how lucky I am. But when she was away from me there were times of deep despair that felt like life was over. The triumph for me was fighting through those times and staying strong for her.
I feel your pain. I see you.
One hug at a time. What a beautiful motto 🤗