Welcome to Cut Off. In today’s episode, Marisa Conway takes us beyond the legal jargon and clinical definitions to confront the raw, emotional reality of parental alienation. Marisa bravely shares her deeply personal story: the subtle signs that something was wrong, the chilling moment she realized her relationship with her children was being systematically erased, and the devastating grief of being cut out of their lives.

She unpacks the confusion, shame, and stigma that surround this misunderstood crisis, highlighting how silence only enables more harm. Drawing on Marisa’s experience as both a mother and a registered nurse, the conversation dives into the urgent need for more public awareness, legal reform, and empathy for families torn apart by hidden abuse.

This is not theory. This is the truth, told from the heart.

Timestamps:

00:00 Understanding Parental Alienation's Impact

05:58 Struggling with Post-Divorce Grief

09:37 Healthcare Professionals' Misunderstanding of Issues

10:39 Silence in Grief's Aftermath

15:06 Silence Empowered the Abuse

17:21 ER Nurse Perspective on Emotionalism

22:17 Addressing Parental Alienation Crisis

23:17 Understanding Parental Alienation's Impact

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