Estrangement from an adult child is an emotional and/or physical distance that is emotionally troublesome for all involved. The complicated nature of the process and elements of estrangement are as varied as the individual stories. Estrangement can be a grueling condition with no one-size-fits-all solution.
Parents experience feelings described as having been “stabbed in the heart,” “crushed,” and “torn apart.” Grieving is a natural response to loss.
Since loss brings so many strong emotions, with the hardest being depression, it can be extremely challenging. This article discusses how journaling can help you heal from the grief of estrangement from an adult child.
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