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How Family Brainwashing Took Our Adult Child and turned them against their parents
by Sheila Hall
What happens when the people you trusted most turn your child against you?
Many parents today around the globe are facing a quiet pandemic—losing connection with their adult children not because of abuse, neglect, or abandonment, but because of subtle, persistent manipulation by someone within the family. This heartbreaking betrayal often goes unnoticed until it’s too late. It’s a betrayal that is silent, slow, and deeply wounding.
Sheila Hall knows this pain all too well. She lost one of her children to family-driven manipulation 25 years ago, when the child was still a teenager. Out of love and belief in the power of family, she forgave and let the manipulators back into her life. Then three years ago, she faced the heartbreak all over again—this time losing an adult child in their 30s to the same unseen enemy.
In Unseen Enemy, Sheila exposes the covert tactics of family brainwashing—gaslighting, emotional control, triangulation—and how it erodes even the strongest bonds. With unflinching honesty, she shares her journey and helps other parents recognize the signs, protect themselves, and begin to heal.
If you’ve ever asked yourself,
“How did this happen?”
“Why won’t my child talk to me?”
“What did I do wrong?”
this book is for you.
Remember: This is not your fault. You are not alone.
And you are stronger than the unseen enemy.
“I wrote this book because I needed to. If you’re living this nightmare, please know—you are not alone, you are not crazy, and you are not the villain in your child’s story.”
— Sheila Hall
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About The Book
To the parents who have walked through confusion, heartbreak, and even betrayal: you are not alone.
Family is supposed to be a place of refuge—a space where love is unconditional, truth is honored, and loyalty is earned, not demanded. But when influence becomes manipulation and love is weaponized, even the most grounded parent can begin to doubt their own reality. That’s the insidious nature of brainwashing: it hides beneath the surface, masquerading as concern, tradition, or ``family unity`` while it slowly dismantles trust.
You picked up this book searching for answers. What you may have found is something even more valuable: validation. You are not imagining this. The pain is real. And while you can’t undo the choices of others, you can reclaim your power, your peace, and your identity as a loving, imperfect, and fiercely devoted parent.
Sometimes, love means staying steady and present, even when your child pushes you away. Other times, love means walking away—not to abandon them, but to protect yourself from further harm. To heal. To wait with hope, not desperation.
Let go of the fantasy that you can ``fix`` what manipulation has broken. Instead, plant seeds of truth. Let your integrity speak louder than rumors. Hold onto the version of yourself you know to be true—even if your child can’t see it right now.
And above all, know this: your story isn’t over. The final chapter hasn’t been written.
If your child finds their way back, let it be to a parent who stood strong—not in bitterness, but in quiet, unwavering love.
If they don’t, let your healing become your legacy. Not every wound is visible, but every step toward wholeness is a victory.
You are not the villain. You are not alone. And you are stronger than the Unseen Enemy.
THE UNSEEN ENEMY | SHEILA HALL
Let go of the fantasy that you can “fix” what manipulation has broken. Instead, plant seeds of truth. Let your integrity speak louder than rumors. Hold onto the version of yourself you know to be true—even if your child can’t see it right now.
