Parental abduction is a severe form of parental alienation and can be prevented with more education provided to the victim and the justice system starting from the police dpeartments, to the staff of the courts and finally the judges. Men, who believe they are entitled to an on-going relationship with their partners, or that they "own" them, view their partners' departure as ultimate betrayal which justifies retaliation, including abduction of their biological child(ren).
Bryan Lee McGlothin, was one of these children, abducted by his father at the age of 2. He was taken from town to town, by his father, keeping their whereabouts unknown. Bryan consistently asked about his mother, and where he could find her, but was fed lies continuously by his father. After 30 years away from his mother, Bryan finally reunited with his mother, however, it was not the reunion he had hoped for. His mother, Angie, attempted suicide, and instead of dying, became severly brain damaged. Not only did Bryan have to endure reuniting with his mother in this condition, but also suffered the many negative efects that happen to adult children of parental abduction. Many of these negative effects include: depression, anxiety, lack of trust, low self -esteem, guilt, feeling vulnerable and troubled relationships. Bryan has written a book called, "Have You Seen My Mother," emerging from years of research since finding his mother after 30 years apart.
If you, or anyone you know, is in a relationship involving domestic violence and in fear of their child(ren) being abducted by their partner/spouse, click on the link below:
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