-
The Crisis of Estrangement
The growing crisis of estrangement is alarming. A staggering 38% of American adults report estrangement from a family member, including 9% from grandparents and 6% from grandchildren. This…
4 min read
-
Why Am I Being Kept From My Grandkids?
It’s a question that keeps many grandparents awake at night: Why am I being kept from my grandkids? If you’re here, you’re probably grieving a relationship that once…
4 min read
-
Understanding the Patterns Behind Parental and Grandparent Alienation
As more families experience estrangement, particularly between parents and their adult children, certain patterns and commonalities have begun to emerge. Patterns Behind Grandparent Alienation, whether it’s a complete…
4 min read
-
Let Them: Why This Movement Doesn’t Fit the Reality of Alienated Grandparents
The phrase “Let Them” has exploded across social media. It’s painted as wisdom. It’s offered as peace. It’s handed out like a balm for broken hearts. But for…
4 min read
-
The First Step Toward Reconnection: A Story of Healing
This is a story of healing to provide hope for those who are suffering the pain of alienation. For years, Lisa kept a drawer filled with unopened birthday…
4 min read
-
Why the Holidays Are So Painful When You’re Estranged From Your Child
The holidays are the worst. They are the hardest for me. The first one without my granddaughter was Halloween. I remember decorating the front yard with pumpkins and…
4 min read
-
Healing Generational Trauma: The First Step Toward Reconnection
Yesterday, during a session with my hypnotherapist, I experienced a profound realization: healing generational trauma is the first step towards reconnecting with our children. It was then that…
4 min read
