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Estrangement from an adult child can feel like an emotional earthquake, shaking the very foundation of your identity and relationships. As a mom, you naturally seek comfort from those closest to you—your spouse, your family, or your best frien…

Thanksgiving is a holiday steeped in tradition. For many, it’s a time to gather with loved ones, share meals, and reflect on gratitude. But for families experiencing estrangement, the holidays can bring a mix of emotions: grief for what’…

Feeling like nothing you do is ever right in the eyes of your estranged adult child can be incredibly disheartening. Many estranged parents describe this as a “damned if I do, damned if I don’t” scenario. You try to show you care, …

When an adult child becomes estranged, parents are often left wondering why they’ve been cast as the “villain” in their child’s story. It can be particularly painful for parents who feel they’ve sacrificed, given every …

   It’s hard to believe that three years have passed since The Estranged Heart began its journey. What started as a podcast to support and connect those experiencing the pain of family estrangement has blossomed into a strong commun…

When you're estranged from your adult child, the desire to heal the relationship can feel all-consuming. You want answers, you want to make amends, and most of all, you want things to go back to the way they were. But the truth is, pushing and prodd…

As a mother navigating the painful waters of estrangement from your adult child, you might find yourself comparing your situation to others, asking, What is she doing that I’m not? It’s natural to wonder why reconciliation seems to come …

As parents, we often set out with the best of intentions. We make promises to ourselves, determined to give our children what we never had. We want to protect them from the hardships we faced, and we strive to create a life for them that’s bet…

Estrangement between parents and their adult children is one of the most painful experiences a family can face. For parents, it can feel like an unbearable loss, leaving them with overwhelming emotions of confusion, rejection, and heartache. Often, …

Rebuilding Trust: A Guide for Estranged Parents and Adult Children Trust is the foundation of every meaningful relationship. When it’s intact, trust allows us to feel safe, connected, and understood by those we care about most. But when trust…