Ladies of Another View | EXPOSING PARENTAL ALIENATION: HEARTBREAKING STORIES

In this powerful episode, Todd Peterson, a dedicated parent fighting for change, joins Lucy Bauer and Dorothy Kuester to share their deeply personal stories about the devastating impact of parental alienation. Todd highlights his tireless efforts to promote legislation aimed at ending this destructive practice. He also recounts a heart-wrenching journey as a former stay-at-home parent who was awarded limited custody rights, only to face repeated interference with visitation. Lucy Bauer provides a poignant perspective on the anguish grandparents endure when alienation disrupts their bond with their grandchildren.
What Is Parental Alienation?
Parental alienation happens when one parent manipulates a child to reject the other parent. This harmful psychological tactic not only strains relationships but also complicates custody and visitation arrangements.
Signs of Parental Alienation:
• Sharing details of divorce or custody disputes with children.
• Speaking negatively about the other parent in the presence of the children.
• Displaying hostile or dismissive body language toward the other parent.
• Using the children to gather information about the other parent's private life.
• Limiting the children’s time with the other parent.
• Allowing children to decide whether or not to visit the alienated parent.
This episode brings crucial awareness to parental alienation and calls on those affected to seek help and push for systemic reforms to protect families from its devastating consequences.