Why on earth don’t estranged adult children reach out to parents if they need help? Surely the estrangement can be put aside, at least until the crisis is over? But it doesn’t always happen. Are estranged adult children just trying to keep up a façade? Does it hurt their egos for ...Show more
98. Road Map to Reconnection, Part 2
Episodes 97, 98 and 99 form a 3-part series outlining an overall stepwise approach to reconnecting with your estranged adult child. In this second episode of the series, Tina talks about how long to spend on Step 1 before progressing to Step 2, and why you don't have to rely on a ...Show more
96. When Estrangement Feels Like Abuse
Not every parent rejected by an adult child feels abused by that rejection. But many do. If your child’s refusal to talk to you feels abusive, chances are there are good reasons for that. However, they may not be the reasons you think. Not all behavior that causes emotional pain ...Show more
94. Is Someone Else Pulling the Strings?
Do you suspect your adult child’s spouse is answering your texts? Is your estranged adult son’s partner coaching him to stay away from you? How much influence do third parties have when it comes to estrangement from parents? The answer is, it depends. There’s no question that we’ ...Show more
92. Lead By Example
Many rejected parents feel a deep sense of loss of love, connection and belonging. If you’re feeling unloved because your adult child is estranged, you may not have the luxury of waiting for her or him to offer you the warmth and affection that all of us need. The positive messag ...Show more