Recently, I presented my case in court, armed with a considerable amount of evidence and aligned with CAFCASS thinking tools for recognizing parental alienation. Still, I met with no success.

The judge highlighted a key problem: Parental Alienation Syndrome is not formally acknowledged by the ICD. Given the ongoing disagreements among psychologists, courts are required to consider both perspectives as equally valid. My in-depth research leaves me certain about the harm done to my children and the alienator's involvement.

Experts who acknowledge this syndrome note a recurring pattern involving the following steps:

1. Frequent, often extreme, allegations against the targeted parent.
2. Ensuring many official bodies are involved and aware of the perceived danger posed by the targeted parent.
3. Isolating the children from those who might provide an alternative viewpoint.
4. Emotionally swaying the children, punishing behaviour that isn't consistent with the "other parent is bad" narrative and rewarding acceptance of it.
5. Placing the children in a victim mindset and attributing it to the other parent's actions.
6. Utilising the children as an excuse, saying, "I don't want to push them to do anything they don't want to."

Even though all these behaviours were identified in their mother, and are detailed here: https://www.cafcass.gov.uk/grown-ups/professionals/ciaf/resources-for-assessing-child-refusal-resistance I am left powerless as these actions can be attributed to alternatives to alienation. Since alienated child syndrome cannot be considered by the court, I am not allowed to see, visit, or even call my children unless they reach out themselves.

I am permitted to send a letter, email, or gift once every six weeks, totaling nine times a year. Despite no wrongdoing on my part (officially confirmed by the court), I am restricted to these few communications per year. Meanwhile, the instigator of this abuse, who spent two years teaching them to hate me, retains complete control over their lives. The social services, who helped cut me off and sustain the narrative until the court concluded I posed no danger, will no longer be involved. Now that the focus should shift to the real abuser, they have all withdrawn.

Two years after separation, my oldest son descended into depression, self-harm, and suicidal thoughts, a stark contrast to his former state: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LcTpgl6Chqs During the court case, my ex declared that my son's depression was my fault, despite depression being a symptom of alienation syndrome. The court also had to disregard this since PA is not officially a syndrome.

While I hope that CAFCASS and the court are correct and that my sons are merely estranged and will eventually reconnect with me, I can't help but question, "What if they're wrong? What if the syndrome is real, and my sons endure daily psychological abuse?"

Please share this petition and reach out to psychology specialists for their expert opinions. It largely depends on their ability to provide sufficient data to combat this issue, if it does exist.

It is alarming that around 50% of childcare cases claim parental alienation, yet only a fraction are recognised based on the behaviour of the alienating parent. Consider the number of children potentially suffering from the syndrome that remain unnoticed due to WHO indecisiveness. It's time to decide. I'm more than willing to provide all data related to my case, and I'm confident many parents are ready to do the same.

But let's start by fixing the system and removing the weapons from the alienating parents. Please sign and share the petition so that no parent is separated from their children. Instead, even the shortest visits in a safe environment should be available.