Do you have a difficult relationship with a parent? In this episode, I talk with Dr. Sharon Martin about cutting family ties and: 

• The most common reasons most people cut ties with parents or close family members
 
• The difference between going low and no contact
 
• How common it is to second guess your decision to cut ties and what to do if that happens
 
• What to say to people who attempt to guilt you into making amends with a dysfunctional family member
 
• Navigating special occasions and finding healing after estrangement   

Sharon is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, psychotherapist, and author specializing in helping adult children recover from difficult childhoods. She identifies as a Highly Sensitive Person and a recovering perfectionist. Sharon is the author of four books: The CBT Workbook for Perfectionism, The Better Boundaries Workbook, The Better Boundaries Guided Journal, and Cutting Ties with Your Parents.

Keep in touch with Sharon:
• Website: https://www.livewellwithsharonmartin.com 
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_sharon_martin 
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sharonmartinlcsw 

Resources Mentioned:
• Cutting Ties with Your Parents by Dr. Sharon Martin: https://bookshop.org/a/63892/9781648483905 
• The Better Boundaries Guided Journal by Dr. Sharon Martin: https://bookshop.org/a/63892/9781648482755 
• The Better Boundaries Workbook by Dr. Sharon Martin: https://bookshop.org/a/63892/9781684037582  

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