Death, Sex & Money

Then I Blocked Them: How Estrangement Became Official

Dec 7, 2022
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ANECDOTE

Friendship Lost Over Politics

  • Juan lost a longtime Colombian American friend over political conspiracy theories and harsh exchanges.
  • The friendship abruptly ended with insults and being kicked out of their WhatsApp group.
ANECDOTE

Blocking Parents After Trauma

  • Sonia’s parents criticized her parenting and her son’s language preferences during a visit.
  • After a traumatic Christmas visit, she blocked her parents to protect herself and her children.
INSIGHT

Recognizing Toxic Family Patterns

  • Sonia realized her father's treatment of her son mirrored how he treated her with silent resentment.
  • Recognizing patterns helped her understand the trauma repeated across generations.
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