Eamon Dolan's Author Q&A

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A myth-shattering, inspiring book that combines research, reportage, and memoir to explore the growing phenomenon of estrangement from toxic relatives—showing it not as a tragedy, but as an empowering and effective solution to the heartbreak of family abuse.

“This is a brave book that takes on the painful experience of estrangement and instead of framing and pathologizing it as mere ego and stubbornness, it is infused with humanity and reality. Eamon Dolan not only vulnerably shares his story, he provides both the science and the human pain of estrangement and ultimately the actionable paths forward for adult children of abusive family systems.

The Power of Parting reminds us that sometimes individuation, healing, resolution, and ending intergenerational cycles require giving ourselves permission to release ourselves from those who harmed us, even if they are family.” —Ramani Durvasula, Ph.D., clinical psychologist…