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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
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Advice column #16: Estrangement and grief
This month, the advice columnist answers a question about walking away, unexpected losses, and making space for sorrow and for healing.

J. Hila Peterson
Nov 30, 20246 min read
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Canceling Thanksgiving
The impact of conversations denied, distorted or delayed and the misalignment of values.

Jen Maher
Nov 24, 20247 min read
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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
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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
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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
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The devastating impact of not mattering
The psychology of mattering and its impact on family estrangement.

Jen Maher
Oct 7, 20246 min read
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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
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Healing Childhood Abuse with Self-Compassion
Practicing self-compassion can help you take better care of yourself as you heal from childhood trauma.

Em
Jul 17, 20243 min read
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Healing Trauma by Spending Time in Nature
Nature has mental and physical health benefits and can be a useful tool when navigating PTSD, anxiety, depression, and other conditions.

Em
Jun 27, 20243 min read
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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
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Advice Column #5: September Edition on Seeing Traits from Estranged Family Members Within Yourself
This month, our advice columnist answers a question about how to find self-love when you’re estranged.

J. Hila Peterson
Aug 28, 20235 min read
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Advice Column #4: August Edition on Pain from Estrangement
This month, our Advice Columnist addresses the pain that comes with becoming disconnected with a family member and thoughts for reflection.

J. Hila Peterson
Jul 28, 20235 min read
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An Introduction to Estrangement and Complex PTSD
Family estrangement comes with hardship, struggling with mental health, and maybe some diagnoses you were not expecting.

Em
Jun 15, 20237 min read
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Positive Affirmations & Healing from Family Estrangement
Estrangement is so challenging, and so often we fail to give ourselves the compassion and understanding that we deserve.

Em
Apr 30, 20234 min read
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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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Isolation is a common effect of estrangement (you're not alone)
Note: If you or someone you know is contemplating suicide, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255. Your...

Together Estranged
Jul 12, 20223 min read
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