FFP 59: A Mother’s Battle to Stay Connected

🎧 Episode Summary

In this emotional and powerful episode, Charity welcomes Lisa Zukiwski, a mother who shares her journey through separation, false accusations, and the painful reality of being alienated from her daughter. Lisa recounts how, following her battle with breast cancer and a lengthy divorce, her ex-husband used manipulation and financial resources to distort reality, leading to years of confusion, rejection, and emotional abuse from her child.

Lisa describes the devastating custody assessment that traumatized her daughter, the gradual erosion of their bond, and the cyclical pattern of rejection and brief reconnection that continues today. Despite deep pain, Lisa’s story is one of perseverance, she found strength and hope through therapy, education, and the Parental Alienation Anonymous support group, which she credits with saving her life.

Together, Charity and Lisa highlight the emotional and systemic failures that alienated parents face, the need for education among professionals, and the heartbreaking truth that alienated children often appear “fine” on the outside while silently suffering on the inside.

💬 Talking Points

• Lisa’s separation during her breast cancer treatment and her ex-husband’s threats of revenge.
• Early signs of coercive control and manipulation within the relationship.
• The 50-month-long divorce process and financial power imbalance.
• How her ex weaponized narratives, falsely claiming alienation to cover his own behavior.
• The traumatic custody assessment process and inappropriate questioning of her young daughter.
• The pattern of cyclical rejection and reconciliation common in alienation cases.
• Lisa’s realization of parental alienation after her therapist named it.
• The role of support groups (Parental Alienation Anonymous) and community healing.

🌱 Key Takeaways

1. Alienation can happen to anyone. Even loving, involved parents can become targets of manipulation and false narratives.
2. Financial and psychological power dynamics often dictate outcomes in court, not truth.
3. Custody assessments can retraumatize children, especially when professionals lack understanding of coercive control or alienation.
4. Alienated children often appear outwardly successful but internally struggle with loyalty conflicts and identity confusion.
5. Support and education are lifelines—understanding what’s happening is the first step toward surviving it.
6. Parental Alienation Anonymous and PASG (Parental Alienation Study Group) are invaluable spaces for validation and community.
7. Hope remains possible. Healing and reunification may take years, but as Lisa said, “I give up for today, but never for the long run.”

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