Together Estranged Advice Column Submission Form

Together Estranged (TE) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that supports and empowers estranged adult children estranged from family. We offer social support programs, mental health workshops and events to further destigmatize estrangement.

Together Estranged recognizes that our community members need 1:1 guidance on 'the how' aspect of Estrangement in addition to 'the what'. 

Sometimes an anonymous question and answer from a peer on 'how' to manage a specific situation is what a community member needs.  The Together Estranged Advice Column, our peer-to-peer advice column, will be featured in our monthly newsletter. 

Please complete the following sections to: pose your estrangement question and optionally share your background information. The background information will be used to provide a thoughtful response to your personal intersecting identities and life factors.

Disclaimer:

Together Estranged (TE) is an entirely volunteer-led organization that provides peer-led support and events intended for community connection and mutual support. This support is not a substitute for therapy or professional care, and no medical, legal, or professional advice is provided. Participation is voluntary, and respondants are encouraged to share only what they feel comfortable disclosing. While we respect confidentiality, privacy cannot be guaranteed. Views expressed are personal and do not necessarily reflect those of TE

     Please note that if your submission is selected it will be featured in our monthly newsletter, then shared to our website and social platforms for more engagement. Together Estranged may edit your submission for publication. We assume no responsibility or liability for any errors or omissions to your published submission. 

     Not all submissions will be able to receive an answer and not all submissions will be featured in our newsletter. We are unable to respond to urgent submissions or emergencies.

     Responses to submissions that may appear in the advice column are not intended to be a substitute for professional or therapeutic advice, diagnosis, or treatment.  The peer to peer advice columnist is not providing health care, medical or mental health therapy services, or attempting to diagnose, treat, prevent or cure any physical, mental or emotional issue, disease or condition.

     If you are in crisis or you think you may have an emergency, contact 911, your doctor or go to your local urgent care center to talk to a skilled, trained counselor.

Resources:

Together Estranged Tools and Resources 

Estranged Situation and Question Example

Example:  I'm experiencing financial abuse from my uncle. He doesn't stop guilting me to give him my money. I barely have anything left to support myself! I'm not sure if it's possible for me to be 100% estranged from him since he's my father's closest relative.  How can I go low-contact with him? 

Demographic Information

Please answer the following to receive the best quality response incorporating your personal identities and life factors. We are an organization that is committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion  (DEI) . Together Estranged: Our Commitment to DE&I

**If you you don't feel comfortable sharing your demographic information, please put 'N/A' for your answer.