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Family Disappeared

Family Disappeared

Von: Lawrence Joss
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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.com
Linktree
https://linktr.ee/lawrencejoss

© 2026 Family Disappeared
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  • Reunification Starts With Stability | Parental Alienation Truths - Episode 134
    Feb 23 2026

    Lawrence Joss explores the deeper emotional and systemic realities of parental alienation in this conversation with Cindy Hirsch, CEO of ISNAF (International Society for the New Alienated Family). Together, they examine why stability must come before reunification and how becoming a grounded, regulated “lighthouse parent” creates the conditions for reconnection.

    The discussion unpacks grief as a natural response to ambiguous loss, the impact of splitting and weak boundaries within family systems, and why healthy boundaries protect rather than punish. Joss and Hirsch emphasize that reunification is a long, non-linear process of reconnecting, reattaching, and rebuilding trust over time, and that meaningful change begins with personal agency and inner stability.

    Key Takeaways

    • Parental alienation can be overwhelming and confusing.
    • Building a supportive community is crucial for healing.
    • Stability is essential for effective parenting during alienation.
    • Grief is a natural response to loss, not a failure.
    • Healthy boundaries are necessary to prevent alienation.
    • Reunification is a long process that requires patience.
    • Self-awareness and personal growth are key to navigating family dynamics.
    • Emotional regulation helps in dealing with stressful situations.
    • Support from professionals and peers is invaluable.
    • Change in family systems starts with individual change.

    Chapters

    0:00 - Welcome And Community Resources
    1:31 - Why The Individual Shifts The System
    3:20 - Five Things No One Tells You
    5:21 - Stability First: The Lighthouse Parent
    7:35 - Practical Grounding And Support
    9:10 - Grief Explained And Normalized
    11:29 - Nonlinear Stages And Renewal
    13:07 - Losing The Inner Compass
    15:02 - Reintegrating The Self
    16:28 - Boundaries As Protection
    19:05 - Modeling Healthy Limits
    20:28 - The Long Arc Of Reunification
    23:10 - Letting Go And Creating Space
    25:05 - Resilience, Systems, And Agency

    If you wish to connect with Lawrence Joss or any of the PA-A community members who have appeared as guests on the podcast:

    Email - familydisappeared@gmail.com
    Linktree: https://linktr.ee/lawrencejoss
    (All links mentioned in the podcast are available in Linktree)

    Please donate to support PAA programs:
    https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=SDLTX8TBSZNXSsa bottom part


    This podcast is made possible by the Family Disappeared Team:
    Anna Johnson- Editor/Contributor/Activist/Co-host
    Glaze Gonzales- Podcast Manager

    Connect with Lawrence Joss:
    Website: https://parentalalienationanonymous.com/
    Email- familydisappeared@gmail.com

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    25 Min.
  • Parental Alienation & Cognitive Dissonance: What’s Happening to Your Child? - Episode 133
    Feb 16 2026

    Lawrence Joss discusses the complexities of child development and attachment with Melanie Gill, an attachment specialist. They explore how parental influence shapes a child's brain development, the impact of disrupted attachment, and the long-term effects of cognitive dissonance and deception on children. The discussion emphasizes the importance of understanding these dynamics to foster compassion and healing within families.

    Key Takeaways

    • Understanding child development is crucial for parents.
    • Attachment relationships are fundamental to brain growth.
    • Disrupted attachment can lead to lifelong patterns.
    • Children adapt to survive in dysfunctional environments.
    • Cognitive dissonance creates confusion in children.
    • Lying has neurological costs for children.
    • Emotional regulation can be reversed in unhealthy dynamics.
    • Compassion is key to healing transgenerational trauma.
    • Community support is essential for healing.
    • Education and understanding can lead to better parenting.

    Chapters

    0:00 - Opening: Why Kids Suddenly Change
    2:31 - Community Welcome And Mission
    3:17 - Framing The Science Of Attachment
    4:16 - Healthy Vs Disrupted Attachment
    6:00 - Survival Adaptations Become Patterns
    8:29 - Cognitive Dissonance In Alienation
    10:40 - The Neurological Cost Of Lying
    12:23 - Reversed Emotional Regulation
    14:05 - Compassion, Tools, And Next Steps

    If you wish to connect with Lawrence Joss or any of the PA-A community members who have appeared as guests on the podcast:

    Email - familydisappeared@gmail.com
    Linktree: https://linktr.ee/lawrencejoss
    (All links mentioned in the podcast are available in Linktree)

    Please donate to support PAA programs:
    https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=SDLTX8TBSZNXSsa bottom part

    This podcast is made possible by the Family Disappeared Team:
    Anna Johnson- Editor/Contributor/Activist/Co-host
    Glaze Gonzales- Podcast Manager

    Connect with Lawrence Joss:
    Website: https://parentalalienationanonymous.com/
    Email- familydisappeared@gmail.com

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    14 Min.
  • Parental Alienation & Dying: Living When Reunification May Never Come - Episode 132
    Feb 9 2026

    Lawrence Joss explores the profound themes of mortality, parental alienation, and the emotional struggles that accompany them. He shares his personal journey through anxiety, recovery, and the fear of dying without reconciling with his children. The conversation delves into the importance of preparing for death, leaving a legacy, and the impact of community support in navigating these challenges. Joss emphasizes the need for proactive measures in parenting and the significance of sharing one's story with future generations.

    Key Takeaways

    • Am I gonna die before I get a relationship back with my kids?
    • Death and grieving are monumental events.
    • I thought I was there to stop drinking.
    • I was in a white bed, in a white room.
    • I was scared to die and I was sure I was going to die.
    • I want them to see who I am in this moment.
    • I never stopped parenting.
    • Let's talk about this.
    • I want to share some resources with my children now.
    • This is a universal pain and suffering.

    Chapters

    00:00 - Facing the Unthinkable Question
    02:00 - Panic, Addiction Recovery & Not Knowing What Was Happening
    04:30 - Community as Lifeline & Learning I Couldn’t Do This Alone
    06:45 - When the Body Holds Unresolved Grief
    08:45 - Making Friends with Death & Understanding the Family System
    10:45 - A Near-Death Medical Moment
    13:30 - Parenting Without Access Over Decades
    15:45 - Reclaiming Agency Through Legacy
    18:30 - From Me to We: Community, Meaning & Continuing to Live Fully

    If you wish to connect with Lawrence Joss or any of the PA-A community members who have appeared as guests on the podcast:

    Email - familydisappeared@gmail.com
    Linktree: https://linktr.ee/lawrencejoss
    (All links mentioned in the podcast are available in Linktree)

    Please donate to support PAA programs:
    https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=SDLTX8TBSZNXSsa bottom part

    This podcast is made possible by the Family Disappeared Team:
    Anna Johnson- Editor/Contributor/Activist/Co-host
    Glaze Gonzales- Podcast Manager

    Connect with Lawrence Joss:
    Website: https://parentalalienationanonymous.com/
    Email- familydisappeared@gmail.com

    This podcast is made possible by the Family Disappeared Team:
    Anna Johnson- Editor/Contributor/Activist/Co-host
    Glaze Gonzales- Podcast Manager

    Connect with Lawrence Joss:
    Website: https://parentalalienationanonymous.com/
    Email- familydisappeared@gmail.com

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    25 Min.
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