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

Jen Maher
May 1511 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


Advice column #15: How do I celebrate this milestone?
This month, the advice columnist answers a question about celebrating life cycle events, like graduations, while estranged.
Julia Peterson
Oct 28, 20245 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


It's the New Year: Reflections on the Estrangement Journey
It is now 2024, and I can’t help but reflect on where I was a year ago, where I am now, and where I might be in a year.

Em
Dec 29, 20233 min read


Advice Column #9: January Edition on Receiving Unexpected Cards or Gifts from Estranged Family Members
This month, the advice columnist answers a question about unexpected gifts from estranged relatives.

J. Hila Peterson
Dec 24, 20236 min read


Together Estranged Announces the Togetherness Series: A Month-Long Event Focused on Community
For the estranged community, the holidays can be full of despair. Together Estranged, a nonprofit based out of Boston, MA, is working to cha

Together Estranged
Nov 14, 20233 min read


Creating New Traditions for the Holidays After Estrangement
Entering this time of year can bring up a lot for those estranged from their families.

Em
Nov 12, 20235 min read
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