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The Crisis of Estrangement
The growing crisis of estrangement is alarming. A staggering 38% of American adults report estrangement from a family member, including 9% from grandparents and 6% from grandchildren. This…
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Loving an Estranged Daughter
I know what the usual advice says. Give her the space she asked for. Respect her boundaries. Stop contacting her and work on yourself. If she ever wants…
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Why Estranged Parents Must Prepare for Reconciliation
For a parent or grandparent seeking estranged parent reconciliation, it can start to feel like the answer to everything. You picture the phone ringing and it’s your daughter…
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What Estranged Adult Children Are Taking From Their Own Kids
The Real Conflict is Between the Adults The Grandparent-Grandchild relationship is important and losing that connection is becoming a real epidemic. Family estrangement usually centers on a conflict…
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Why Estranged Parents Feel Blindsided by Modern Therapy Language
There is something I think many estranged parents are struggling to understand right now, and I say this gently because I know how painful this experience is. A…
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Signs Your Estranged Child May Be Testing the Waters
Many parents begin to wonder if their estranged child is testing the waters, even if nothing has been said out loud. One of the most difficult parts of…
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Becoming Emotionally Safe: The Work That Makes Reconnection Possible
Why We Have to Become Emotionally Safe Before Reconnection Is Possible If you’re a parent living through estrangement, you already know this isn’t just “a rough season.” It’s…
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