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Aug. 16, 2023

Reconciliation or Acceptance? Exploring Different Paths in Parent-Adult Child Estrangement

Parent-adult child estrangement is a complex and deeply personal experience that raises the question of whether reconciliation or acceptance is the preferred path to navigate this challenging situation. Reconciliation involves rebuilding the relatio…

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Aug. 9, 2023

Grief and Loss: Coping with the Emotional Impact of Parent-Child Estrangement

Parent-adult child estrangement is a painful and often misunderstood experience that can lead to profound grief and loss. The rupture of a once-close relationship between a parent and their adult child can be devastating, resulting in a range of com…

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Aug. 2, 2023

The Importance of Self-Reflection: Examining Your Role in Parent-Child Estrangement

Parent-child estrangement is a complex and painful experience that can deeply impact individuals involved. While it may be natural to assign blame or focus on the actions of the other party, it is essential to engage in self-reflection and examine o…

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July 26, 2023

The Silent Struggle: Coping with Parental Estrangement in Later Years

Parental estrangement is a deeply challenging experience at any stage of life. However, when it occurs in later years, it can be particularly difficult to navigate. The silent struggle of coping with parental estrangement in one's twilight years bri…

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July 19, 2023

Debunking the Top 5 Misconceptions of Family Estrangement

Family estrangement is a complex and sensitive topic that is often surrounded by misconceptions and misunderstandings. It is crucial to challenge these misconceptions and foster a more empathetic and nuanced understanding of estrangement. In this bl…

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July 12, 2023

Understanding Estrangement: Why Adult Children Choose to Distance Themselves from Their Parents

  Understanding Estrangement: Why Adult Children Choose to Distance Themselves from Their Parents Family relationships are complex and often filled with both love and conflict. While it is commonly assumed that the parent-child bond is unbr…

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Feb. 27, 2022

Welcome to TEHP

  The Estranged Heart podcast began as a way to help others to feel less alone. That turned into a way to help heal and then transform estranged relationships between parents and adult children. As a formerly estranged and now reconciled …

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