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Visit my Substack (link in post) reflecting on Mel Robbins’ book *Let Them*, and referencing the Gottman’s work around persistent unresolvable relationship issues as they can relate to estrangement. Both parties in estrangement may be experiencing similar emotions, yet we are often approaching the situation from different perspectives.
Visit my Substack (link in post) reflecting on how cultural training of women to be silent – in my case – in the face of abuse. This has been my journey to recognize my worth and embrace self-compassion. This post discusses how my family of origin and abusive marriage kept me silent, but now I know I can claim space and voice.
Violence damaged my family — my silence afterward allowed that harm to continue. Talking about things – when anything is safe to talk about – we can help the next generations be what they dream of.
Visit my substack (link in post) exploring how both my choices and my adult children are rejecting culturally prescribed roles within families—like unwavering loyalty and obedience. Tipping over the dysfunctional social script that demands we all sacrifice personal well-being for appearances. This is not easy on either side of the experience.
Visit my Substack (link below) reflecting on online groups where parents gather when their adult children choose estrangement (spoiler or trigger alert they can get dark). Immature parenting rears its head in these places. Also covered is the fact healing from estrangement is a non-linear journey marked by grief, hope, and personal growth that has…