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Estrangement and In-laws
I have been estranged from my family for a little over the past 8 years. While at this point in my life I’m confident that I have made...

Sheena Sharma
Oct 19, 20243 min read


The devastating impact of not mattering
The psychology of mattering and its impact on family estrangement.

Jen Maher
Oct 7, 20246 min read


Putting out the fires of intergenerational family dysfunction
“We inherit pain. When it is not coped with, it gets passed again." - An exploration on intergenerational trauma and estrangement

Jen Maher
Sep 26, 20247 min read


LGBTQ+ Estrangement and the 'Family Myth'
A new study conducted in the UK of over 3,600 adults ranging from ages 18-25, found that nearly half of LGBTQ+ adults are estranged

Em
Sep 22, 20243 min read


Estrangement and Parenting
share the same goal of creating a loving and safe childhood for your child(ren), but you’re both using vastly different frames of reference

Sheena Sharma
Sep 12, 20243 min read


Estrangement: The role of grandparent entitlement
"How dare you keep MY grandchild from me!" An exploration of how the entitlement of estranged parents extends to our children.

Jen Maher
Sep 8, 202410 min read


Understanding Narcissists and Their "Flying Monkeys"
“Don’t Make Me Get My Flying Monkeys” My mom always loved the Wizard of Oz. It was one of her favorite movies from her childhood. She...

Em
Aug 21, 20244 min read


Estrangement: The roles of respect and entitlement
Respect and entitlement are probably THE most often discussed topics within estrangement - and most often incorrectly.

Jen Maher
Aug 8, 202410 min read


Advice column #14: How should I handle family gatherings?
This month, the advice columnist answers a question about being invited to family gatherings while estranged.

J. Hila Peterson
Jul 31, 20247 min read


Let’s fight! What nearly everyone gets wrong about conflict
Article two of the July Educational Series dives into the often misunderstood role of conflict in family dynamics.

Jen Maher
Jul 25, 202410 min read
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