How Friends and Family Support Abusive and Narcissistic Mothers Who Alienate Fathers

Jan 10, 2025

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A compelling digital illustration representing the concept of parental alienation. On one side, a mother stands surrounded by a group of supporters, all holding up masks of sympathy and validation, while a father stands on the other side, isolated and reaching out towards his children, who are behind an invisible barrier. The children look conflicted, caught in the middle, with one hand reaching for the father and the other held back by the mother. The background subtly incorporates imagery of broken family bonds, such as a tree with split roots and fading connections, symbolizing division and alienation.

When a relationship ends, the ripple effects extend far beyond the couple involved. Friends and family often find themselves caught in the crossfire, lending support to one side or the other. But what happens when the person you're supporting—a mother—uses her position not to protect her children but to harm their father unjustly? What if, without reali…

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