Family is supposed to be close. Family members are supposed to love each other. Families are supposed to stay together. But what happens when they can’t?
This month's book recommendation is a compelling read for anyone with family trauma.
Whitney Goodman, LMFT answers member questions about family estrangement.
This video explains why people choose estrangement and why it isn't a punishment.
Different examples of what to say or do when you run into an estranged family member.
It can be difficult to determine which one is the right choice for you and your situation. This workbook will help you figure that out.
How do you grieve the loss of someone who “should” be in your life?
A step-by-step guide to help you find the right therapist if you are navigating family estrangement
This workbook will help you decide if sending this letter is the right choice, and if you decide it is, it will help you draft the message.
This video guides you through important questions to ask yourself when you struggle to find the level of contact you want with your family.
We talk a lot about what causes estrangement and how to navigate the process of becoming estranged, but what happens next?
These are the steps that we recommend you take before attempting to reconcile.
When someone asks about your family and you’re estranged, it can be challenging to respond in a way that feels both honest and comfortable.
Here are five journal prompts designed to help process feelings around family estrangement:
Learn the differences in identifying and experiencing estrangement verses no contact.
How to tell your child, friend, or other family members about your decision to choose estrangement.
In some circumstances, you may not tell your family member you are choosing estrangement, and here's why.
This is what can lead to estrangement in families.
Deciding to be estranged from a family member is a significant and complex decision. This checklist guides you as you consider estrangement.
Ending a relationship with a family member can be incredibly difficult, and it's important to approach this with clarity, respect, and firmness.