This chapter explores the rising trend of familial estrangement, analyzing its causes including rising divorce rates, social media influence, and political differences. It highlights the emotional challenges faced by both estranged parents and children, advocating for empathy and effective communication as vital for potential reconciliation. The discussion also addresses the importance of setting healthy boundaries and accepting emotional limitations within family relationships.
I am so thrilled to have family estrangement expert Dr. Joshua Coleman on the show. I had the pleasure of meeting him on the set of a TV show we were invited to do and on my way there, I listened to his book, Rules of Estrangement, and I think you'll love it.
I invited Dr. Coleman on to talk further about it because cutting contact with parents is something many of you have painfully decided to do, and Dr. Coleman shares his wisdom *and* personal experience with us here.
I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.
Read the show notes for today's episode at terricole.com/631