"It's a Them Problem" - Why That Phrase Might Be Keeping You Stuck

"It's a Them Problem" - Why That Phrase Might Be Keeping You Stuck

"It's a Them Problem" - Why That Phrase Might Be Keeping You StuckKreed Revere
Published on: 23/04/2026

Estranged moms often find relief in deciding the estrangement is "their problem." But what if that certainty is costing you something? Kreed Revere explores the difference between protection and shutdown in estrangement recovery.

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The Wave Has Parts: Why Naming What’s Inside Your Estrangement Pain Actually Matters

The Wave Has Parts: Why Naming What’s Inside Your Estrangement Pain Actually Matters

The Wave Has Parts: Why Naming What’s Inside Your Estrangement Pain Actually MattersKreed Revere
Published on: 12/04/2026

Here is the problem with a pain you can’t see the parts of: you can’t work with it. You can only endure it.

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When ‘Both Sides’ Isn’t Balanced — What the Responsibility Conversation Misses About Estrangement

When ‘Both Sides’ Isn’t Balanced — What the Responsibility Conversation Misses About Estrangement

When ‘Both Sides’ Isn’t Balanced — What the Responsibility Conversation Misses About EstrangementKreed Revere
Published on: 08/04/2026

When we apply “both sides equally responsible” to a parent-adult child relationship, we are treating it as a partnership between peers. But it was never that. Not at the beginning, and not in the years that shaped the wound.

Healing and ReconnectionEstrangement Insights and Stories
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How Can My Estranged Adult Child Be So Heartless?

How Can My Estranged Adult Child Be So Heartless?

How Can My Estranged Adult Child Be So Heartless?Kreed Revere
Published on: 21/08/2024

When an adult child goes no-contact, it can feel like rejection or heartlessness. This post explores the deeper reasons behind estrangement and how shifting perspective can lead to healing.

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