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Are Alienated Parents Being Heard? Have you ever felt invisible in your pain? If you’re an alienated parent, the answer is likely yes. Too often, parental alienation is dismissed as a “high-conflict” situation, rather than what it often is—emotional abuse. Support services for victims of domestic abuse are widely available for women. However, men and…
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Emotional Abuse – Could It Be Happening to You? Have you ever walked away from a conversation feeling drained, confused, or small? That uneasy feeling may not be random. Emotional abuse can happen anywhere—within families, romantic relationships, friendships, workplaces, and even in parenting situations. Yet, it often goes unspoken. Could someone in your life be…
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The Power and Control Wheel is a visual tool that has become integral in identifying patterns of abuse in relationships. Developed in 1984 by the Domestic Abuse Intervention Programs (DAIP) in Duluth, Minnesota, the wheel is used to illustrate the various tactics abusers employ to maintain control over their victims. Over time, the Power and…
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Parental alienation is a form of domestic abuse that is often misunderstood. It is a subtle, yet harmful, strategy used by one parent to manipulate a child against the other parent. This can lead to significant emotional and psychological damage. By raising awareness and recognizing the signs of parental alienation, victims can start their healing…
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Why the Power and Control Wheel Defines Parental Alienation as Domestic Abuse Parental alienation as domestic abuse is gaining increasing recognition by legal systems and support organisations. Rather than being dismissed as a mere custody dispute, it must be seen for what it truly is—coercive control, emotional manipulation, and psychological harm. In this blog, the…