2025 Community Needs Survey Report
Family estrangement remains one of the least understood and most stigmatized social experiences within our society. Yet, for millions of adults, family estrangement becomes their only remaining option — impacting their emotional wellbeing, identity, and daily lives.
At Together Estranged, we focus on building a community for Estranged Adult Children (EAC), drawing on a set of values that aims to foster an ethos of understanding. This report represents a collective effort to listen deeply to the experiences of those in our community whose voices are too often overlooked or minimized. Family matters. Not having a place in one impacts so many aspects of our lives.The insights shared in these pages highlight both the challenges and resilience within this community.
Guided by a trauma-informed approach, our survey was designed to prioritize safety, dignity, and empowerment — to offer space for reflection without retraumatization. We extend our sincere gratitude to every individual who contributed their time, trust, and story.
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“Honestly, I push back on the idea that it was even a choice for me, particularly in relationship with my mom. Is it a choice to take your hand off of a hot stove you accidentally touched? Is it a choice to jump out of the way of an animal trying to bite you? I got to a point in which I literally could not see another path forward….She was unable to offer acknowledgement, accountability, or compassion for me. This hurt so much that what kicked in was a self-preservation instinct not that different than avoiding a physical injury.”
