A Rare Glimpse
Parental Alienation Survivor | Author | Podcast Creator & Host of iWasErased: Reflections | Giving Voice to Erased Parents | Creator of the iWasErased Newsletter
For those who have never traveled down the turbulent roads that we, as alienated parents, and our children are forced to journey, you will never understand us. We are the tormented minds and spirits who are among you, but silenced by the fear inflicted upon us by our attackers and the very system that is meant to protect us.
We are here, and our numbers grow with each passing day. We work with you. We are your neighbors and friends. We are even your family, and yet, you do not know or recognize us. We are the invisible population who suffer in silence. The injustices that are inflicted upon us are met with the greatest indifference because of the wrongful actions of others who turn a blind eye.
There are literally millions of parents and children from all corners of the globe who are forced into a life of servitude to those who wish to destroy us emotionally. Many times, we are powerless to stop them because of the actions of family courts, which do nothing to promote the standard called “best interest.”
Try as we may, these people and entities are all too powerful and uncontrollable. They will stop at nothing to achieve their agendas. For some, this can mean seeking revenge against us for a failed relationship and their inability to exert control over our lives. At other times, it can take on the aspect of financial benefit, as they seek to enrich themselves at our expense.
As you read these words, many may feel what I say is embellishment, but rest assured, it is not. Look around and peer into the hearts, the minds, and the eyes of those who have been affected by the world of parental alienation. Ask them how they feel, and most of the time, you will get the same response. It is devoid of all happiness.
I ponder the lack of compassion that others have for us and our children. Is it possible they are living in a world that is filled with blue skies, sunshine, and rainbows? We are not, or is it simply because they buried their heads in the sand in a vain attempt to shield themselves from the realities of life?
Whichever the case may be, we, the alienated, must trudge through the pits of what our alienators and so-called system of justice have thrown our way. It is inescapable, and we are left with nowhere to run. Instead, we are forced to endure the torments of parental alienation. Sometimes, we are successful and find a way out of this darkness, but not everyone is so fortunate. Sometimes, it may take years, if not a lifetime, to achieve.
As such, I wonder when the world will wake up from its slumber and realize how many are suffering from this terrible epidemic. How many more people must be decimated mentally and emotionally, or even lose their lives, because they could not find the will to fight any longer? Surely, there must be a way to regain the fabric we once held sacred, and that is the value of familial bonds.
No longer can we stand idle as we are subjected to the powers that seek to destroy us and the love we have with our children. It is time to make a decision — will we remain slaves to these wrongful actions and people, or will we take the reins of our hopeful effort to be the good and loving parents our children deserve?
Ultimately, we must decide this on an individual basis. For those who are unable to move forward, I understand, as many reasons may prevent you from doing so. For the rest of us, we must do all in our power to create the awareness necessary to effect positive change, and this means standing up and allowing the rest of the world to have a rare glimpse into the world of parental alienation.
David Shubert
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Quick Update – All Links Fixed!
Hey everyone,
A quick heads-up — some of you probably noticed that the podcast links in my last Reflection didn’t work the way they were supposed to. Turns out, the Substack and Facebook versions glitched the links when they were published. (Yep, one of those fun behind-the-scenes surprises you don’t find out until hours later.)
Everything has now been fixed, and all links below are fully working — no redirects, no broken connections. So if you tried to listen before and couldn’t, you can now catch every episode right where it’s meant to be.
Thank you to everyone who reached out and let me know. I really appreciate your patience while I sorted it out.
Listen to the iWasErased: Reflections Podcast If you’d like to hear these Reflections come to life, you can now listen on your favorite platform:
Apple Podcasts – Main Page: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../iwaserased.../id1845964266
Spotify – Main Page:
(Also coming soon to Amazon Music, iHeartRadio, and more.)
Start from the beginning or jump to any episode:
Trailer – Introduction | Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../iwaserased.../id1845964266...
Episode #1 – Why I’m Here, Why It Matters | Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../iwaserased.../id1845964266...
Episode #2 – One Measured Step at a Time | Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../iwaserased.../id1845964266...
Episode #3 – Who Are the Alienators | Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../iwaserased.../id1845964266...
Episode #4 – The Search for Somewhere Else | Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../iwaserased.../id1845964266...
Episode #5 – I Was There Again… Until I Wasn’t | Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../iwaserased.../id1845964266...
Prefer to watch instead? All episodes are available on the iWasErased YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@iwaserased
Episode #1 – Why I’m Here, Why It Matters:
Episode #2 – One Measured Step at a Time:
Episode #3 – Who Are the Alienators:
Episode #4 – The Search for Somewhere Else:
Episode #5 – I Was There Again… Until I Wasn’t:
If you missed any, I’d love for you to check them out — and if you have a moment, please subscribe or follow on whichever platform you use most. It really helps more parents find these stories.
Thanks again for your patience, your support, and for continuing to walk this road with me.💬 Join the Conversation
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I hope there is a special place on hell for those who - out of spite alone - deprive a child of a loving parent or grandparent.