FFP 58: Stolen Childhood, Shattered Motherhood

 Episode Summary

In this powerful episode of Fractured Families, Charity speaks with Holley Broughton, a mother who has endured years of parental alienation and psychological abuse at the hands of her child’s father. Holley shares the painful reality of losing her daughter despite being a present and loving mother for the first years of her child’s life. What began as a shared custody arrangement spiraled into relentless criticism, manipulation, and a targeted campaign to erase Holley from her daughter’s life.

Now, as her daughter struggles with emotional issues she never had before, Holley highlights the devastating psychological impact of parental alienation on both children and targeted parents. She shares her ongoing healing journey, the importance of setting boundaries, and her hope that her daughter will one day seek out the truth. This episode exposes the cruelty of narcissistic abuse, the complicity of “flying monkeys,” and the deep wounds left when the system fails to protect children from psychological manipulation

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💡 Talking Points

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• Introduction to Holley’s story: 19 years sober and always present in her daughter’s life — until alienation began.
• Escalation of control: How the father and his partner launched a campaign of daily criticism, manipulation, and court exploitation.
• Weaponizing mental health: A suicide attempt born from relentless abuse was twisted into evidence against Holley.
• Systemic failures: The courts overlooked abusive behavior and enabled the alienation to escalate.
• The trauma of alienation: Holley lost not only her daughter but also her home, belongings, and identity.

📌 Key Takeaways

• Parental alienation is psychological abuse that inflicts lasting trauma on both children and targeted parents.
• Narcissistic abusers weaponize the legal system and manipulate narratives to erase the targeted parent.
• False accusations and distorted truths are often used to discredit the targeted parent and justify alienation.
• The child becomes the new target of the abuser’s control once the other parent is removed from the equation.
• Family complicity is common — many relatives support the abuser out of fear or self-preservation.
• The consequences for children are profound, often resulting in emotional and psychological conditions that did not exist before.
• Targeted parents experience “living grief,” mourning the loss of a living child while holding onto hope for reconciliation.
• Boundaries are essential in navigating contact attempts, and healing requires therapy, self-compassion, and awareness.
• Education and awareness are critical — understanding narcissistic abuse can help prevent entanglement and support those affected.

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