(Estrangement from) Our Adult Children - Part 2

In this moving episode of Sixtysomething, your host, Grace Taylor Segal, delves into the complex and painful topic of estrangement from adult children. 

She examines the causes—ranging from lifestyle disagreements to mental health challenges and manipulative partners—and shares her personal experiences of mending estranged relationships with her own children. 

Grace highlights strategies for maintaining communication, offering unconditional love, and seeking support. 

Listeners are encouraged to keep hope alive, cherish their lives, and join support groups for parents in similar situations. 

The episode concludes with a reminder that relationships can heal over time.

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Hey Friends! It's me, Grace! I just want to thank you for listening. I hope you’ll let me know what you think about the podcast and if any particular episodes resonate with you.

Listed just below here is my contact information and all of the social channels where you can find me, as well as the link to our Facebook Group. Some of these are in the infant stages, so please keep that in mind if you don't see too much activity in these early days. We'll get there, I promise.

Contact Info

Grace Taylor Segal

Email: [email protected]

Facebook: 60something Page 

(https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61553062496332)

Instagram: @60somethingpod

Facebook Group: 60Something Pod

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Links

Resources

Dr. Ramani Durvasula

Website: https://doctor-ramani.com/

YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DoctorRamani

Books

1. "Done With The Crying: Help and Healing for Mothers of Estranged Adult Children" by Sheri McGregor
2. This book offers support and practical advice for parents dealing with the pain of estrangement from their adult children. Purchase on Amazon
3. "When Parents Hurt: Compassionate Strategies When You and Your Grown Child Don't Get Along" by Dr. Joshua Coleman
4. Dr. Coleman explores strategies for reconciling with estranged adult children and coping with the pain of these conflicts. Purchase on Amazon
5. "Reconnecting With Your Estranged Adult Child: Practical Tips and Tools to Heal Your Relationship" by Tina Gilbertson
6. This book provides practical tools and advice for parents looking to repair the relationship with their adult child. Purchase on Amazon

Articles

• "Estrangement Doesn’t Just Happen to ‘Bad’ Moms — It Happened to Me Too" by Sheri McGregor
• This article explores the personal experience of estrangement and offers insights into the emotional impact on parents.
• Read on Psychology Today
• "Coping With Estrangement: Tips for Rebuilding Your Life" by Mark Sichel
• Offers advice on how parents can cope with the emotional fallout of estrangement.
• Read on Psychology Today

Podcasts

1. "Reconnection Club Podcast" Hosted by Tina Gilbertson, the author of Reconnecting With Your Estranged Adult Child, this podcast offers tips and advice for parents who want to heal their relationships with their estranged adult children. It covers a range of topics including common reasons for estrangement, how to handle communication, and ways to foster reconciliation.
2. "Estranged" This podcast focuses on the broader themes of family estrangements and reconciliation. It features real stories from individuals who have experienced estrangement, providing personal insights and the emotional realities of such situations. Listen on Spotify

Credits

Sixtysomething Theme Song

Music & lyrics by Lizzy Sanford

Vocals by Lizzy Sanford

Guitar: Lizzy & Coco Sanford

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction and Overview

00:18 Understanding Estrangement

01:16 Factors Contributing to Estrangement

04:20 Personal Stories of Estrangement

07:31 Reconciliation and Reflections

08:43 Challenges with Communication

14:41 Impact of Narcissistic Partners

16:50 Exposing Narcissistic Behaviors

18:32 Steps to Support Your Child

19:45 Personal Story of Estrangement

21:51 Navigating Reconciliation

22:41 Emotional Healing and Forgiveness

24:32 Living Your Life Fully

27:17 Hope and Moving Forward

30:25 Final Thoughts and Resources