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Estrangement is often painful, disorienting and frustrating. Even the most well-intended parents can unknowingly make things worse. 

In this episode, I explore the six common mistakes I see parents make when struggling to reconnect.

The ways we communicate, such as blaming, shaming, guilt-tripping, and insulting, push our adult children further away. It's easy to fall into rounds of tit-for-tat communication or send a heartfelt apology letter that lands flat or is ignored.

This episode offers insights that can help you consider and reflect on whether you might be, with or without intention, contributing to your estrangement circumstances.

Join me to learn, adjust and prepare yourself to respond with empathy, patience, and wisdom, paving the way for authentic and lasting connections.

Past episodes referenced in this conversation:

• Grief Series Overview - 6 Stages of Estrangement Grief Episode 1 of 7
• 3 Lies and a Truth - The Amends Letter
• The Three A’s: Apology, Accountability & Amends - What's the Difference and Why It Matters

For more information, please go to https://www.WhenOurAdultChildrenWalkAway.com to find resources, strategies and tips to prepare to repair!

The continuum of estrangement discussed today can be found at https://www.togetherestranged.org/levels-of-estrangement.

The stories, examples, reflections, and perspectives shared in this podcast are based on my professional work as an estrangement coach and my personal estrangement journey. Any examples, characters, or stories referenced are either drawn from my own lived experience or represent a composite of multiple real-life situations shared with me over time. The intention of this podcast is not to accuse, label, or defame any individual but to provide insight, validation, and support for those navigating the complexities of family estrangement. All opinions expressed are my own and are shared with you, the listener, from a place of healing and learning.