Crying Wolf: Karla Demaris, a Story of False Accusations and Parental Alienation

Karla Demaris was a loving mother of two young children. She had a good job, a nice home, and a seemingly happy marriage. But in 2014, her life took a dramatic turn when her ex-husband, Daniel, accused her of child abuse.

The accusations were baseless. Karla had never harmed her children, and there was no evidence to support Daniel's claims. But the court system, often biased against mothers in child custody cases, believed Daniel's lies. Karla was arrested and charged with a felony.

Karla spent the next two years fighting to clear her name. She lost her job, her home, and her children. She was subjected to a battery of psychological evaluations, all of which found that she was a fit and loving mother. But the court refused to believe her.

Crying Wolf

by Karla DeMaris

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Finally, in 2016, Karla's case went to trial. The jury found her not guilty of all charges. But the damage had been done. Karla's reputation was ruined, and her children were still alienated from her.

Karla's story is a cautionary tale about the dangers of making false accusations. It is also a story about the devastating impact of parental alienation on children.

The Dangers of Making False Accusations

Making false accusations of child abuse is a serious crime. In the United States, it is estimated that between 5% and 10% of all child abuse reports are false.

False accusations can have a devastating impact on the accused. They can lead to arrest, prosecution, and imprisonment. They can also ruin a person's reputation and make it difficult to find a job or housing.

False accusations can also have a negative impact on the child victim. They can cause the child to lose trust in the accused parent, and they can make it difficult for the child to develop healthy relationships in the future.

The Impact of Parental Alienation

Parental alienation is a form of child abuse in which one parent turns the child against the other parent. This can be done through a variety of methods, such as:

• Making false accusations of abuse
• Badmouthing the other parent to the child
• Preventing the child from seeing or talking to the other parent
• Encouraging the child to reject the other parent

Parental alienation can have a devastating impact on children. It can lead to:

• Emotional distress
• Behavioral problems
• Difficulty forming healthy relationships
• Substance abuse
• Suicide

Karla Demaris's Story

Karla Demaris's story is a reminder that false accusations of child abuse are a serious problem. It is also a reminder that parental alienation can have a devastating impact on children.

Karla is now a single mother of two. She has rebuilt her life and is working to raise her children in a healthy and loving environment. She is also an advocate for other victims of false accusations and parental alienation.

If you are being falsely accused of child abuse, there are a few things you can do:

• Contact an attorney immediately.
• Gather evidence to support your case.
• Seek support from family and friends.
• Don't give up.

If you are concerned that your child is being alienated from you, there are a few things you can do:

• Talk to your child about what is going on.
• Seek professional help.
• Don't give up.

Crying Wolf

by Karla DeMaris

4.8 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	3208 KB
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Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	129 pages
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