Why Some Parenting Beliefs Are So Hard to Question

Why Some Parenting Beliefs Are So Hard to Question

Why Some Parenting Beliefs Are So Hard to QuestionKreed Revere
Published on: 11/06/2026

Does understanding where a belief came from help us examine it? Or does its familiarity become the reason we keep expecting our adult children to accommodate it?

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Can You Have Compassion Without Agreeing?

Can You Have Compassion Without Agreeing?

Can You Have Compassion Without Agreeing?Kreed Revere
Published on: 11/02/2026

When families become estranged, conversations about compassion can become surprisingly contentious. Estranged parents may feel that professionals and adult children are dismissing their grief.

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What To Practice After Understanding What Needs To Change

What To Practice After Understanding What Needs To Change

What To Practice After Understanding What Needs To ChangeKreed Revere
Published on: 10/22/2026

I reflect on what reconciliation and listening to other families have added to my understanding. One practical question follows from that reflection: how does a useful idea become part of the way you respond during estrangement or after reconnection?

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When Inherited Family Beliefs Shape An Adult Relationship

When Inherited Family Beliefs Shape An Adult Relationship

When Inherited Family Beliefs Shape An Adult RelationshipKreed Revere
Published on: 10/20/2026

As The Estranged Heart approaches the end of its fifth year, I've been reflecting on how my understanding of my own history has changed. The October 18 episode, A Different View, Part Two, considers the family expectations.

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