Why Did I Write a Book about Mother-Daughter Estrangement?Understanding Ruptured Mother-Daughter Relationships was inspired by my client work in therapy with women of all different backgrounds, but…May 31May 31
Four Tips to Heal from Estrangement with your Adult DaughterAs a mother, you never imagine that your adult child is going to stop talking to you. To experience estrangement from your child is…May 29May 29
Community Support of Someone Who is EstrangedHow do we respond to someone who shares they are estranged from family? Imagine you’re at a work dinner attempting to make polite…May 28May 28
Navigating Family Estrangement for Men and their PartnersFor men, estrangement may bring up feelings of resentment, outrage, or anger versus the traditional emotions of sadness, guilt, and shame…May 27May 27
4 Signs of Readiness to Reconcile with your Estranged Adult ChildYou want to reconcile with your adult child, so what do you need to consider or do to make that happen? What needs to be in place for…May 24May 24
5 Reasons Adult Children are Choosing Estrangement from their ParentsA common theme I see online is bewilderment by parents who find themselves estranged from their adult children. They report feeling…May 23May 23
The Effects of Estrangement on Adult ChildrenWhat if I told you that the experience of estrangement often feels like someone has died? At least initially. It’s not an easy decision for…May 22May 22
Challenging Ten Assumptions about EstrangementAs the author of a book on mother-daughter relationship rupture speaking to adult daughters and the therapists that serve them, I would be…May 21May 21
What is the Estrangement Energy Cycle for Adult Daughters Estranged from their Mothers?Would it surprise you to know that 1 in 12 people is estranged from at least one family member (Agllias, 2016)? With estrangement on the…May 20May 20
