If your child has suddenly turned against you, won’t speak to you, or treats you like the enemy without cause, you may be experiencing parental alienation. This misunderstood and emotionally devastating experience can leave loving parents feeling erased, blamed, and heartbroken. In this post, learn what parental alienation really is, how to recognize the warning signs, and why so many therapists and courts fail to understand it. If you're searching for help as an alienated or estranged parent, you're not alone—and there is support.