45 episodes

Have you lost contact with your child? What about your parent, or grandparent, sibling, or any other family member? You might be experiencing estrangement, alienation, or erasure. All of these terms speak to the trauma and dysfunction that so many families face. A family is a complex living and breathing system. Each member plays a role in the family dynamic. When families carry generational trauma and/or experience new trauma, challenges, or dysfunction, this can result in a break in the family system. These reaction strategies are habitual and very often interwoven into every aspect of how our family interacts. Hi! I´m Lawrence Joss and I’ve learned that I need to cultivate a spiritual, emotional, and physical relationship with myself in order to have healthy relationships with others and everything in my life. It is my mission to help you create and nurture that relationship with yourself first and provide you with tools that might help you heal and strengthen family relationships. This podcast is an opportunity to explore our healing journey together through the complexities of our families.Welcome to the FAMILY DISAPPEARED podcast.For more information, visit:Website: https://parentalalienationanonymous.com/Email- familydisappeared@gmail.comLinktree https://linktr.ee/lawrencejoss

Family Disappeared Lawrence Joss

    • Society & Culture
    • 4.7 • 18 Ratings

Have you lost contact with your child? What about your parent, or grandparent, sibling, or any other family member? You might be experiencing estrangement, alienation, or erasure. All of these terms speak to the trauma and dysfunction that so many families face. A family is a complex living and breathing system. Each member plays a role in the family dynamic. When families carry generational trauma and/or experience new trauma, challenges, or dysfunction, this can result in a break in the family system. These reaction strategies are habitual and very often interwoven into every aspect of how our family interacts. Hi! I´m Lawrence Joss and I’ve learned that I need to cultivate a spiritual, emotional, and physical relationship with myself in order to have healthy relationships with others and everything in my life. It is my mission to help you create and nurture that relationship with yourself first and provide you with tools that might help you heal and strengthen family relationships. This podcast is an opportunity to explore our healing journey together through the complexities of our families.Welcome to the FAMILY DISAPPEARED podcast.For more information, visit:Website: https://parentalalienationanonymous.com/Email- familydisappeared@gmail.comLinktree https://linktr.ee/lawrencejoss

    How to Embrace Unconditional Love While Fighting Parental Alienation and Estrangement Part 1 - Episode 44

    How to Embrace Unconditional Love While Fighting Parental Alienation and Estrangement Part 1 - Episode 44

    When love comes with strings attached, it can entangle our hearts and minds in ways that are hard to unravel. This episode shines a light on entanglements with transactional love, revealing the profound shifts in mindset afforded by the unconditional love experienced through a 12-step recovery program. In this episode, we have a group discussion, sharing the raw and transformative journey from seeing ourselves as mere objects in a transaction to recognizing our inherent value and worth...

    • 37 min
    Overcoming Parental Alienation: Mending Hearts and Rebuilding Bridges Part 2 - Episode 43

    Overcoming Parental Alienation: Mending Hearts and Rebuilding Bridges Part 2 - Episode 43

    When the heartache of a fractured family finds a path to healing, the story resonates with a profound truth about the human spirit. Renee's narrative of reuniting with her sons after an agonizing 30-year separation is a testament to the resilience we all harbor. In our latest episode, we traverse the emotional valleys and peaks of her journey, revealing how personal growth can light the way to rekindling lost connections. Our conversation uncovers the delicate balance of maintaining low expec...

    • 36 min
    Overcoming Parental Alienation: Mending Hearts and Rebuilding Bridges Part 1 - Episode 42

    Overcoming Parental Alienation: Mending Hearts and Rebuilding Bridges Part 1 - Episode 42

    The echoes of estrangement can resonate deeply, reverberating through the hollows of a parent's heart. Join us as we welcome back Renee, whose narrative of reconciliation after a 30-year rift with her children, offers a poignant testament to the resilience of familial bonds. Her experiences, layered with moments of hope and heartache, provide a compass for those navigating the murky waters of parental alienation. Renee's candid reflections underscore the necessity of self-awareness and the co...

    • 29 min
    Navigating the Heartache and Triumph of Parenting from Afar Part 2 - Episode 41

    Navigating the Heartache and Triumph of Parenting from Afar Part 2 - Episode 41

    As the sun set on a day marked by my daughter's distant wedding vows, I found comfort not in my solitude, but in the shared resilience and ingenuity that Anna and I bring to the table as we host another episode of Family Disappeared. Together, we peel back the layers of parenting in the absence of traditional contact, revealing the strength found in creative expression and the commitment to marking life's milestones with love and intentionality. The journey of self-rediscovery was illuminated...

    • 30 min
    Navigating the Heartache and Triumph of Parenting from Afar Part 1- Episode 40

    Navigating the Heartache and Triumph of Parenting from Afar Part 1- Episode 40

    Imagine the piercing silence of a father's heart as he misses his daughter's wedding, or the hidden tears when a grandchild's first cry echoes, and he's not there to share the joy. Lawrence Joss, in a stirring narrative, unveils the emotional landscape of parenting in absentia—sharing not just the pain but the triumph in creating bonds that transcend physical barriers. With Anna, a kindred spirit who once graced the guest seat and now joins as co-host, they weave a tapestry of hope and connec...

    • 23 min
    Dealing with Shame and Guilt in the Family System Part 2 - Episode 39

    Dealing with Shame and Guilt in the Family System Part 2 - Episode 39

    Have you ever felt the weight of family dysfunction heavy on your heart? Together with Allison Garner and two passionately committed parental alienation advocates, we traverse the emotional minefield that so many face but few dare to discuss. Our conversation is more than just an exchange of stories; it's a treasure trove of insights and strategies, with each of us pulling from the depths of personal experience and the wisdom of a 12-step program. We shine a light on the shadows of shame and ...

    • 22 min

Customer Reviews

4.7 out of 5
18 Ratings

18 Ratings

Honest, Raw, and Relevant ,

Honest, Raw, and Relevant

Lawrence’s vulnerability, experience, and dedication to healing makes this an amazing podcast and contribution to the support people experiencing alienation/estrangement. His true lived experience guide the entire production of the podcast, making it honest, raw, and relevant. Through the podcast you will hear stories from other parents who have also walked this painful path and how they are making their way through it, amidst the grief and loss to create fulfilling lives. The other parents and professionals on the show are knowledgable and offer many perspectives on this topic. Keep listening and you are sure to hear your story and learn how to keep moving forward.

BloomHP ,

Family Disappeared

The dynamics of a child refusing to see another parent is not a binary situation. Children who refuse a parent are not always “manipulated” they may be ABUSED and they do not feel safe with that parent. You are not talking about that at all in this episode. Lynn Strindberg seems completely unaware that she may be “reuniting” kids with abusive parents.

Loving witness ,

Parental Alienation Podcast

Lawrence is an amazing and compassionate teacher. He has changed my life helping me navigate through one of the mos harrowing journey of my life. It has challenged me as a recovering person and parent who know all too much how painful this issue can be. Thank you, thank you, thank you. I bow to the light in him as it shows up in my. God bless to all who walk this path☮️

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