The Hero's Circle
An Alliance of Adult Children of Parental Alienation

Parental alienation is a covert form of child abuse and domestic violence. In the heated debate over parental alienation and coercive control, there is a voice missing: The voice of the children. As such, we, an alliance of adult children of parental alienation, joined forces and created The Hero’s Circle.

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Long-term Consequences

As victims of parental alienation, often started at a very young age, we suffer serious long-term consequences. Parental alienation robbed us of our childhoods and the loving relationship with one of our parents. The experience impacts all aspects of our lives. Waking up to the abuse and discovering that a big part of our life was a lie are extremely traumatic. The journey to revisit what happened to discover the truth, to reconnect with our alienated parents, and to heal is a long and treacherous one.

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NO MOTIVE


As the children victims, we have no motives. We are not fighting for custody. We are not trying to lower or raise the amount of child support payments. We are not getting even with our exes. We are the victims of child abuse that the world neglected. We want this form of abuse to be recognized and abolished.
The Voice of the Children

As adults, we are the only ones that can really tell you what the alienators have done to us behind closed doors. We can tell you how alienation has impacted our lives and how the system failed in protecting us and our targeted parents. We are also the only ones that can tell you how we woke up to the lies and what have or have not worked in reunification..

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Our Programs

Our mission is to bring public awareness and to provide support to those who are victims of parental alienation: the alienated children and the targeted parents. .

Monthly Events
Upcoming Book
Suport Group

Executive Board of Director

Dr. Petra Deeter is an adult child of parental alienation. She is currently working on a feature-length documentary that examines a 5-year custody battle and the system failure to recognize parental alienation that led to the murder of a 10yo boy by his father. 

Petra Deeter, PhD Chair

Lulu is a survivor of 20 years alienated from her father. Currently she runs educational workshops for parents, law enforcement, and the public. She uses her advocacy efforts to make legislative changes and shares her childhood experiences to bring awareness about this crime against children.

Lulu Rebel Advocacy

Caio Penatti is an adult child of parental alienation.  At 16, he fled from the alienator's custody in Brazil to find and reconnect with his targeted parent in Canada. As an activist, he believes in the power of music to bring awareness.

caio penatti  Fundraising

Get Involved

We need your help to make the difference.  Please get involved, where you are and as who you are.

become a member

If you are or were alienated from one of your parents, please join our alliance.  Membership is free and we provide resources & support for you.

become a volunteer

Even if you are not an adult child of parental alienation, we are always looking for volunteers to help with our programs.  Volunteer opportunities include outreach, research and advocacy activities.

become a patron

You can help support our work by giving a one-time donation or become a patron.  No amount is too small and your support will help to make a difference.