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Ripple Effects, Disenfranchised Grief and the Myth of Healing
An exploration of the ripple effects of estrangement and how disenfranchised grief compounds and impacts the experience

Jen Maher
2 days ago6 min read


The Value Of Anger
Anger is a vital and informative emotion, especially in healing, but it is often weaponized against the estranged and the estranged community

Jen Maher
Jul 247 min read


What a penny can reveal
A vignette of pervasive family dysfunction illuminating the "death by a 1,000 cuts" experience that can lead to estrangement.

Jen Maher
Jun 158 min read


Grieving the Mother I Never Had
An exploration of "mother hunger" and disenfranchised grief

Jen Maher
May 1511 min read


Advice column #18: On trauma, boundaries, and obligations
This month, the advice columnist answers a question about multigenerational families, mental health, and lasting traumas.

J. Hila Peterson
Mar 510 min read


Advice column #17: There are lots of ways to have a family
This month, the advice columnist answers a question about sibling relationships, clear communication, and family ties across generations.

J. Hila Peterson
Dec 28, 202412 min read


Canceling Thanksgiving
The impact of conversations denied, distorted or delayed and the misalignment of values.

Jen Maher
Nov 24, 20247 min read


The Right Conversation Around Family Estrangement
November is Family Estrangement Awareness Month. The right conversation needs the right place to start.

Jen Maher
Nov 1, 20244 min read


When your family is your bully
Navigating the intersection of Bullying Prevention Month with family bullying and scapegoat abuse

Jen Maher
Oct 24, 20247 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


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


No “Perfect” Families Here
In recognition of July 18 "Perfect Family Day" this month's educational series will explore this topic.

Jen Maher
Jul 11, 20249 min read


Advice Column #10: Making the "Right Choice" When It Comes to Estrangement
This month, the advice columnist answers a question about maintaining connections to cherished relatives after estrangement.

J. Hila Peterson
Feb 5, 20247 min read


Advice Column #7: November Edition on the Domino Effects of Estrangement
This month, our advice columnist answered a question about a situation where becoming estranged from one relative might mean losing contact.

J. Hila Peterson
Oct 29, 20236 min read


If you're a student who is estranged, your mental health is crucial
For estranged college students, your mental health is not something you want to skimp out on.

Together Estranged
Sep 22, 20223 min read
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