When Our Adult Children Walk Away

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Hello Sweet Parents,

Welcome to the When Our Adult Children Walk Away Podcast

I invite you to join me for a series of episodes in which we dig deep into the challenges today's parents face as we navigate the expectations of our adult children. In each episode, I explore a different aspect of estrangement, including the continuum of separation, the estrangement grief cycle, the critical role of communication in estranged relationships, the differences in how parents and our adult children experience estrangement, how to navigate the dark and silent times, and how to prepare to repair. 

Checkout our podcast episodes and begin to:

  • Let go of guilt, blame & the what-ifs 
  • Get unstuck from your dark and lonely isolation
  • Learn to maximize the quiet times for your growth
  • Understand your and your adult child’s communication style
  • Create a path forward that honors you and your adult child
  • Find a renewed sense of purpose and hope

Like all services provided at WhenOurAdultChildrenWalkAway.com, this podcast is designed to meet the unique and complex circumstances of each individual's estrangement journey. You can do as much or as little as you need to help navigate the rocky terrain of your journey

Please pick an episode that sounds like it may help you today – at this moment. Click in, and take a listen. I hope that you find encouragement and renewed hope in what you hear. Thank you for joining me!   -Janet

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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.

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When Our Adult Children Walk AwayBy Dr. Janet Steinkamp, EdD

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