Parental Alienation is started to be more spoken about and acknowledged in the media and thus more people are becoming aware of it. This week I play some audio from various reports in the mainstream in the U.S. and the U.K.

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With suicide affecting so many alienated parents and society at large, this week I wanted to look deeper at this issue. I go through the statistics, and reasons why people take their own lives, discuss survival strategies and hopefully help people who are struggling to find a reason to keep going.

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If you are struggling below is a list of help lines around the world.

Australia

Lifeline. 131 114 https://www.lifeline.org.au/get-help/get-help-home?gclid=CI65l_ezodQCFYiBvQodFVIF5g

Beyond Blue. 1300 22 46 36 https://www.beyondblue.org.au/the-facts/suicide-prevention

New Zealand

LifeLine NZ  09-5222-999 within Auckland

LifeLine NZ  0800-543-354 outside Auckland

U.K.

The Samaritans  08457-90-90-90

Breathing Space http://breathingspace.scot/ Tel: Helpline 0800 83 85 87 Mon-Thu 6pm-2am, weekends Fri 6pm-Mon 6am Free, confidential, phone service for anyone in Scotland experiencing low mood, depression or anxiety. Managed by NHS 24, it listens, offers advice and provides information.

CALL (Community Advice & Listening Line) http://www.callhelpline.org.uk Tel: Helpline 0800 132 737 24 hours, 7 days a week or text ‘help’ to: 81066 Mental health helpline for Wales, offering a confidential listening, support and information service for anyone concerned about their own mental health or that of a relative or friend

CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably) http://www.thecalmzone.net/ Tel: Helpline 0800 585858 5pm-midnight 365 days a year Email: [email protected] PO Box 68766, London SE1P 4JZ Registered charity which seeks to prevent male suicide. Provides information and support through helpline and webchat.

SupportLine http://www.supportline.org.uk Tel: Helpline 01708 765200 Email: [email protected] PO Box 2860, Ilford, Essex, RM7 1JA Confidential telephone helpline, offering emotional support to any individual on any issue.

CHILDLINE  0800-1111

Family Line  0808-800-5678

Papyrus Hopeline  0870-1704000

Northern Ireland

Childline  1-800-666-666 -0800-1111

Contact Youth (counselling for young People)  028-90457848

Samaritans:  1-850-60-90-90 (National number charged at local call rates

Young Persons Advice line:  0808-808 5678

Youthline:  0808-808 8000

Zest for the prevention of suicide Londonderry – 028-71266999

Scotland

Age Scotland:  0845-125-9732

Breathing Space Scotland:  0800-83-85-87 – particularly for young men who may be feeling suicidal

Edinburgh Crisis Centre:  0808-801-0414

Interactions Counseling & Support Services:  01592-262869

Lothian LGBT Helpline:  0131-556-4049

NHS 24 HR Helpline:  08454-24-24-24

NHS INFORM Scotland Helpline:  0800-22-44-88

The Samaritans:  08457-90-90-90

U.S.A.

Crisis Text Line 741 741  http://www.crisistextline.org/textline/?gclid=COe7_4K2odQCFRAEKgodvoYFkQ

Suicide Prevention Services. 800 273 8255 http://www.spsamerica.org/

The Trevor Project Lifeline 866-488-7386

U.S. National Suicide Prevention LifeLine 1-800-273-TALK

Canada

The Lifeline Canada Foundation https://thelifelinecanada.ca

Alberta Crisis Line 403-266-4357

British Columbia Crisis Line 1-800-SUICIDE

British Columbia Mental Health Support 310-6789

France

National crisis line  01-45-39-40-00

China

Beijing – Befrienders 03-5286-9090

Hong Kong – The Samaritans 2896-0000

Shanghai – Life Line 021-6279-8990

India

This week I discuss some recent developments in Australia. Firstly I discuss the Australian Federal Police cracking an organised International Parental Abduction ring 'Operation Noetic'. I also cover some media stories about changes to the family courts, and treating Parental Abduction as a crime.

And due to the popularity of my Interview last week with Jennifer Harmann I present the audio from her TEDtalk.

https://www.afp.gov.au/news-media/media-releases/more-charges-laid-over-group-helping-parental-abductions-children

https://www.afp.gov.au/news-media/media-releases/charges-laid-over-group-helping-parental-abductions-children

https://tendaily.com.au/news/crime/a181017wpg/police-swoop-on-alleged-high-level-child-abduction-operation-20181018

https://www.smh.com.au/national/three-women-charged-for-assisting-two-mothers-to-abduct-their-children-20181104-p50dv9.html

https://www.couriermail.com.au/news/cops-given-power-to-tap-parents-who-are-suspected-of-abducting-their-kids/news-story/1366f07bd4f6893e19fbbd6255c0b1f4?nk=dd9ddc1df2a736fdc774e0cb5dabfc4f-1540157200

https://tendaily.com.au/news/australia/a181019rue/more-aussie-kids-embroiled-in-international-child-abductions-20181021

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v3YdldNXZnQ

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Jennifer Jill Harman, Ph.D. received her doctorate in Social Psychology from the University of Connecticut in 2005, and specializes in the study of intimate relationships. She also has two masters degrees from Teacher's College, Columbia University in psychological counseling, and served as a family and substance abuse counselor for several years prior to her entry into academia. She is currently an associate professor of psychology at Colorado State University.

Dr. Harman is an accomplished and awarded teacher, and has published many peer-reviewed articles and book chapters, and has presented her research regularly at scientific conferences around the world. She has also co-authored numerous books.

Dr. Harman's areas of research expertise focus on the topic of power in relationships: power in how intimate partners influence each other for good or bad. As an applied social psychologist, her work has applied social psychological theories on intimate relationships to the study of public health problems ranging from STI prevention to domestic violence. For nearly the last decade, her primary focus has been on the study of parental alienation. Her 2016 TEDx talk on parental alienation, has had thousands of views.

See more of her work - http://psywebserv.psych.colostate.edu/psylist/detail.asp?Num=47

http://jenniferjillharman.com/

http://www.parentsactingbadly.com/

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I've spoken to alienated parents and children in this show but how does alienation affect grandparents? Grand parents have to deal with seeing their own child go through the pain of a break up and being alienated from their kids, whilst dealing with the double blow of also not being able to see their grand kids. For this episode I could think of no better guests than my own parents Terry and Brenda who have been cut out of the lives of 4 grandchildren from 2 of their sons. This is their story.

Also, in the media in Australia it has been revealed that the Federal Police have foiled an organised parental child abduction ring

https://tendaily.com.au/news/crime/a181017wpg/police-swoop-on-alleged-high-level-child-abduction-operation-20181018

https://tendaily.com.au/news/australia/a181019rue/more-aussie-kids-embroiled-in-international-child-abductions-20181021

And Australia is also changing laws to make international parental child abduction a crime. https://tendaily.com.au/news/australia/a181019rue/more-aussie-kids-embroiled-in-international-child-abductions-20181021

Music Credit - The Beatles 'Let it be'

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October 19 is Liams birthday.This year as he turns 16 I wanted to do something special for him. I hope one day he hears this episode.

Music credits. REM "Strange Currencies" Pearl Jam "I am mine" Stone Temple Pilots "Song for the sleeping" Pearl Jam "Come Back"

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This week I discuss the Discussions paper recently released by the Australian Law Reform Commission which addresses proposed changes to the Family Law System.

Also in the US, representatives from iStand and BAChome were once again in Washington, this time with a large focus on Lebanon.

In Australian news a local mother won a Sharia court case to have her son returned from Jordan.

Music credit. "Alive" Written and performed by Pearl Jam

Episode dedicated to the memory of Phil Diggle.

Read the discussions paper and make submissions - https://www.alrc.gov.au/publications/review-family-law-system-discussion-paper

Article about Rachelle Smith - https://www.wfla.com/1462834046

Australian mum Jodie - https://www.9news.com.au/2018/09/28/15/17/australian-mum-jodie-bilborough-jordan-custody-battle-sharia-court-legal-victory

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It's mental health week, and as I reminder to all my LBP friends out there I thought I'd replay my interviews with clinical Psychologist James Brown about depression and anxiety.

https://www.qldmentalhealthweek.org.au/

As many LBP’s suffer from depression and thoughts of suicide the following is a list of hotlines and webpages to reach out to when you’re in need. Depression DOES NOT have to be a life sentence. Your kids will not see you again if you’re not here.

NEVER GIVE UP

If you are struggling emotionally reach out and seek help.

Australia

Lifeline. 131 114 https://www.lifeline.org.au/get-help/get-help-home?gclid=CI65l_ezodQCFYiBvQodFVIF5g

Beyond Blue. 1300 22 46 36 https://www.beyondblue.org.au/the-facts/suicide-prevention

New Zealand

LifeLine NZ  09-5222-999 within Auckland

LifeLine NZ  0800-543-354 outside Auckland

U.K.

The Samaritans  08457-90-90-90

Breathing Space http://breathingspace.scot/ Tel: Helpline 0800 83 85 87 Mon-Thu 6pm-2am, weekends Fri 6pm-Mon 6am Free, confidential, phone service for anyone in Scotland experiencing low mood, depression or anxiety. Managed by NHS 24, it listens, offers advice and provides information.

CALL (Community Advice & Listening Line) http://www.callhelpline.org.uk Tel: Helpline 0800 132 737 24 hours, 7 days a week or text ‘help’ to: 81066 Mental health helpline for Wales, offering a confidential listening, support and information service for anyone concerned about their own mental health or that of a relative or friend

CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably) http://www.thecalmzone.net/ Tel: Helpline 0800 585858 5pm-midnight 365 days a year Email: [email protected] PO Box 68766, London SE1P 4JZ Registered charity which seeks to prevent male suicide. Provides information and support through helpline and webchat.

SupportLine http://www.supportline.org.uk Tel: Helpline 01708 765200 Email: [email protected] PO Box 2860, Ilford, Essex, RM7 1JA Confidential telephone helpline, offering emotional support to any individual on any issue.

CHILDLINE  0800-1111

Family Line  0808-800-5678

Papyrus Hopeline  0870-1704000

Northern Ireland

Childline  1-800-666-666 -0800-1111

Contact Youth (counselling for young People)  028-90457848

Samaritans:  1-850-60-90-90 (National number charged at local call rates

Young Persons Advice line:  0808-808 5678

Youthline:  0808-808 8000

Zest for the prevention of suicide Londonderry – 028-71266999

Scotland

Age Scotland:  0845-125-9732

Breathing Space Scotland:  0800-83-85-87 – particularly for young men who may be feeling suicidal

Edinburgh Crisis Centre:  0808-801-0414

Interactions Counseling & Support Services:  01592-262869

Lothian LGBT Helpline:  0131-556-4049

NHS 24 HR Helpline:  08454-24-24-24

NHS INFORM Scotland Helpline:  0800-22-44-88

The Samaritans:  08457-90-90-90

U.S.A.

Crisis Text Line 741 741  http://www.crisistextline.org/textline/?gclid=COe7_4K2odQCFRAEKgodvoYFkQ

Suicide Prevention Services. 800 273 8255 http://www.spsamerica.org/

The Trevor Project Lifeline 866-488-7386

U.S. National Suicide Prevention LifeLine 1-800-273-TALK

Canada

The Lifeline Canada Foundation https://thelifelinecanada.ca

Alberta Crisis Line 403-266-4357

British Columbia Crisis Line 1-800-SUICIDE

British Columbia Mental Health Support 310-6789

France

National crisis line  01-45-39-40-00

China

Beijing – Befrienders 03-5286-9090

In 2005, Emily Machado was born to Nigia Machado and Michael Sanchez. The couple broke up before Emily was born and it took two years to work out a parenting agreement. That agreement was shattered in 2008, when mother and daughter disappeared. Sanchez sought out the help of the U.S. State Department. Sanchez found out that Machado secretly got a passport for Emily before leaving the United States. He said he believes Machado, a Brazilian citizen, fled because she was afraid the U.S. court system would take away her custodial rights because she was an illegal immigrant. There are 16 open cases right now in Brazil. Last year, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children says around 2,000 children were illegally taken by a parent out of the United States.

Micheals gofundme -  https://www.gofundme.com/emilymachado2018

More articles about Michael - https://www.gopetition.com/petitions/emily-s-law.html

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJ990xX1Aoo

https://www.clfamilylaw.com/blog/2011/08/illinois-father-in-international-child-custody-dispute.shtml

http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/emily-sanchez-custody-122862524.html

http://www.mysuburbanlife.com/2011/09/15/emilys-law-a-fathers-fight-continues/zu4hr0v/?page=2

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Music Credits. Scott Weiland "Son", Live "Heaven" R.E.M. "Walk Unafraid"

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A couple of months ago I had a week where I was unable to release a new episode and thus fell a week behind. Since my conversation with Mike went over the hour mark and was so interesting I decided to release it as a double episode and thus bring me back up to schedule

Mike DeJong is a Canadian left behind father who was alienated from his son in Japan. In order to see hi son, Mike took permanent residency in Japan and tried to fight for access to his son in the Japanese courts.

In this episode we focus on his experience with the Japanese court system and his current relationship with his son. We also diverge slightly into discussing music and politics.

Mike is also a fellow guitarist and song writer, so in this episode we share some of his music and a couple of mutual favourite songs.

##Strong Language Warning##

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Mikes music – https://www.facebook.com/instantkarmajapan/

https://itunes.apple.com/au/artist/mike-de-jong/1408584678

https://itunes.apple.com/au/album/stolen/1071962562

Song credits - Mumford And Sons "I will wait", The Tragically Hip "Ahead by a century", Mike DeJong "America's Bleeding", "It could have been you"