The Hero's Circle

The Hero’s Circle is an alliance of adult children of parental alienation. In the debate over parental alienation, there is a voice missing: The voice of the children. Parental alienation, first and foremost, is child abuse. The first victims are the children and the ramifications on the children are devastating and lifelong. The Hero’s Circle was formed to represent that voice of the children. The entire organization consists of adult children of parental alienation. The Heros’ Circle is a division of Sprrkle Media.

OUR "WHY"

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.


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.

As adult children, we have no motives. We are not fighting for custody. We are not trying to lower the amount of child support payments. We are not trying to get 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.


WHY US?

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 the only ones that can tell you how we woke up to the lies and what have or have not worked in reunification.

To realize that we were abused and have lived a big part of our life in a lie is extremely traumatic. The journey to reexamine truths vs. lies, to reconnect with our alienated parents, and to heal is a long and treacherous one.  We understand this more than anyone, and as such, we can provide support for other children victims.

Our Missions
Research & Educate

To undertake research in parental alienation, particularly in regards to the impacts on children, and develop prevention and intervention programs.

provide Resources & Support

To provide resources and support for victims of parental alienation, particularly children of parental alienation.

Raise public awareness

To raise public awareness on the prevalence and seriousness of parental alienation, particularly to the alienated children

Executive Board of Directors

PETRA DEETER, PHD   |   CHAIR

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.

LULU REBEL   |   advocacy

    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.

CAIO PENATTI   |   Fundraising

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.