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What’s the difference between an apology, accountability, and making amends? Why does it matter so much to your adult child when you're estranged from them? I can't seem to get it right!

 In this episode of When Our Adult Children Walk Away, Dr. Janet Steinkamp unpacks the emotional and practical power of these three crucial tools.

You'll learn:
✔️ Why simple apologies often fall short
✔️ How to take meaningful accountability without excuses
✔️ What makes amends letters work—or fail
✔️ Why consistent behavior change is the foundation of trust

Whether you still have contact or are navigating deep silence, this episode offers clarity, compassion, and guidance for building a path toward possible reconciliation—or simply becoming a healthier version of yourself.

💬 “Estrangement is a trauma. But it’s also an invitation to grow.”

#FamilyEstrangement #EmotionalHealing #SelfCareWhenEstranged #EstrangementGriefSupport #EstrangedParents

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.