Headlines regarding estrangement between adult children and parents have become increasingly common. Articles like the Wall Street Journal’s “Why Are So Many Adults Cutting Off Their Parents?” or The Guardian’s “A ‘Silent... Read more »
Many years ago, I completely forgot it was Mother’s Day. However, since I called my mother regularly, I still happened to call her that day. We spoke for about 20 minutes, and... Read more »
A brief note to readers: This piece centers on the experiences of parents who are estranged from their adult children. If you have estranged yourself from your parents or other family members,... Read more »
Adult children cutting ties with parents is not a new phenomenon. A 2020 study found that 10% of Americans were estranged from a parent or child (Pillemar, 2020). This situation may be... Read more »